Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is making a public push for another shot in the NBA, using social media and recent interviews to plead his case for a training camp invite.
The 29-year-old forward, who last played in the league in 2021, posted on X Monday morning: “Good morning @NBA, I was wondering if any teams had a training camp spot for a kind chap like myself.”
In the post, Hollis-Jefferson described himself as “a SUV with a lot of travel miles,” emphasizing his durability, defensive versatility, and value to team chemistry.
Speaking to Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, the former Brooklyn Nets forward said the motivation for his message came from a moment of reflection.
“I said, man, I should be in the NBA, dude,” Hollis-Jefferson told HoopsHype. “Just one of those days sitting and just thinking about the game… just wanting to be on that big stage and really, really wanting to be closer to home, to be closest to my kids.”
Hollis-Jefferson has spent the past three seasons playing internationally, collecting three championships and three Best Import awards in the Philippine Basketball Association.
He also had overseas stops in Turkey, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and most recently with Al Riyadi in Lebanon.
He credits that experience with helping him grow not only as a player, but as a person.
“I think it’s more about the growth aspect as a person, the maturity I’ve shown through the pain and struggles,” he said. “That’s what stands out to me, to people around me, to someone who would evaluate me.”
The former Arizona standout entered the NBA as the 23rd overall pick in 2015 and played 305 games across six seasons.
He spent his first four years in Brooklyn, where he started 154 games and played a key role during the team’s 2019 playoff run.
Known for his defensive intensity and hustle, Hollis-Jefferson averaged 13.3 points per game during that series against the Sixers.
He believes his reputation as a winner and his willingness to accept a defined role should earn him another opportunity.
“I was in Korea… I’m playing 10 minutes a game,” he recalled. “Mentally, I felt good because I’m alone… I’m praying. And then the basketball side, which is the biggest part, started to weigh on me.”
NBA teams typically fill training camp rosters with low-cost, low-risk veterans or undrafted players with upside.
