I also don’t mind getting guys better in practice. Pushing them to the next level. Make it tough in practice scrimmage when necessary for the core guys to be elite in game situations!
— R.HollisJefferson (@IAmCHAP24) July 27, 2025
Former Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson made a post on social media earlier this summer pitching himself to NBA teams as he was looking to come back to the league. Hollis-Jefferson even took the time to speak with HoopsHype’s Cyro De Asseo about his motivations regarding the post, but it seems like he hasn’t gotten the response he was hoping for.
According to HoopsHype’s Alberto De Roa on Wednesday, Hollis-Jefferson has signed with Filipino basketball club Barangay Ginebra San Miguel for the 2025-26 NBA season instead of fighting for a spot in an NBA training camp. It wasn’t that long ago that Hollis-Jefferson was trying to convince an NBA team to give him a chance to show what he can do against current competition.
“Good morning @NBA, I was wondering if any teams had a training camp spot for an kind chap like myself,” Hollis-Jefferson said in his post in July. “I’m like a SUV got a lot of travel miles but for the long haul(long season) you can count on me. I also keep good air flow amongst the team. I also can guard just about anyone. I also don’t mind getting guys better in practice. Pushing them to the next level. Make it tough in practice scrimmage when necessary for the core guys to be elite in game situations!”
Hollis-Jefferson began his NBA career with the Nets after being taken by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 23rd overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Arizona before being dealt to Brooklyn. Hollis-Jefferson, 30, played his first four years in the NBA with the Nets and based on the numbers, those were his best years in the league.
Hollis-Jefferson averaged 9.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 22.3% from three-point land. Heading into the 2019-20 season, Hollis-Jefferson joined the Toronto Raptors before playing finally playing for the Trail Blazers during the 2020-21 campaign.
While there is still time for a team to change their mind about not bringing Hollis-Jefferson to camp, his signing with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel could imply that request is not coming. When it comes to the Nets, their media day will be on Sep. 23 and their training camp will begin on Sep. 24 since they are participating in preseason games outside North America. Brooklyn plays the Phoenix Suns in Macao, China on Oct. 10 and Oct. 12 as part of the preseason slate.