The FIBA World Cup allows some current and former NBA role players to become the focal point of their national teams. One former NBA player took that idea to the next level on Saturday by reminding fans of an NBA legend.
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, who has been out of the league for two years, is playing for Jordan at the World Cup, and he registered 24 points and nine rebounds in a 92-71 loss to Greece.
Although those numbers may not seem gaudy, Hollis-Jefferson’s highlights were so impressive that he reminded many fans of a lefty Kobe Bryant. It helped that the forward is wearing the No. 24, just like Bryant did late in his career.
