Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Became KOBE "2.0" Too Late! Stunted Growth

Today’s feature is the story of keeping your head down, eyes always on the goal, and being focused on developing yourself into a player that can bring something to the game as it’s played now. Rondae Hollis Jefferson has been gaining a lot of traction in the basketball world for his play in the 2023 Fiba basketball world cup where he averages 23.6 points 8 rebounds and 4 assist per game, but for more for his uncanny resemblance on the court to Kobe Bryant. Jersey Number, sneakers and all. The Kobe comparisons for Hollis Jefferson didn’t just begin though, he been called that since high school, where he was allowed to dominate the ball for his team, already physically more advanced than his competition, on his way to a five star rating and #1 prospect in his state. In college and the NBA those comparisons faded away for reasons I’ll explain later, but has made a return at 28 years old, and who knows, may even lead to second life in the NBA alla Joe Johnson’s run from the big 3 back to the league. I couldn’t imagine what the talk would be had Rondae Jaquan Hollis-Jefferson entered the NBA with the game he has today, and opportunity like Kobe Bryant had early on, where the GM in Jerry West whole heartedly believed he could become one of the greatest players ever. But, none of that happened, and for these reasons Rondae Hollis-Jefferson became Kobe 2.0 just a little too late. Stunted Growth
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[@stuntedgrowth]

Can Hollis-Jefferson be effective in the NBA today with his game now?

[@logiclester]

He can man. Saw him playing here in the Philippines and he was lighting it up every game. He can defend and Also score at will. He deserves another shot in the NBA 💯

[@danielgoldberg5587]

Not a chance

[@andrebryant5081]

​@@logiclesterNo NBA team going to give him a role to be a scorer. The only role they will give him is 3/D and he can't shoot the 3 ball efficiently enough to take an NBA roster spot.

[@danielgoldberg5587]

Hes not an nba level player. Sorry...him and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist should go play one on one somewhere

[@phamawa]

If he upped his game defensively, the defensive slasher that runs the floor can still play a role on a playoff team.

[@spliffsforbreakfast]

The fact that they had my boy at power foward is wild 💀 I always knew something was off. Just like Bruce Brown

[@kram2745]

He's a tweener.. can be a solid role player defensively but will surely struggle in the nba because of not having a consistent 3 point game but he can dominate overseas leagues because of his athleticism, work ethic and a good team player

[@cadecrusader3940]

Hope he gets a another chance in the NBA

[@youngchris111]

i dont.He avg 2.5 ppg last time he was in the league and was a 0 factor in anything anywhere.Any half fast former nba player can light it up at fiba.Thats just how good league players and former player are compared to intl ballers

[@cadecrusader3940]

@@youngchris111 at least a tryout to come off the bench or something

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

I hope he does too

[@GuTOHGT]

he is a poser

[@cadecrusader3940]

@@GuTOHGT how?

[@T.H.E.O.R.Y.]

1 of the 1st Nets draft picks in the Brooklyn era! Salute.

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Yeah that’s insane

[@gringostarr7858]

I thought this guy shoulda have never left the nba. If i was a contender even 2 years ago, i would have signed him on a vet minimum contract. It's cool to see him develop, I'd like to see him on the mavs, warriors, pelicans, bucks, cavs, suns, 76ers, nuggets. Dude can contribute as a reserve on a playoff team.

[@chefgromano5025]

This channel has been stunted growth! You deserve way more subscribers and views.

[@QUAN81880]

Facts

[@JordanO317]

Hollis Jefferson was always a good player. Even in the NBA. He got pushed to the side brocade of his lack of jumpshot but I feel like if he was drafted around now that wouldn’t even matter. The curry generation is dying down. Basketball is heading in more of a hybrid of the 2010s/curry era and early 2000s with the talent and skill level. I feel like shooting is t as much of make or break as it was around 2014-2021

[@christophermoody6840]

I hope you are right. I can't stand this "curry generation" as you appropriately called it. It's college basketball... a bunch of guards running around shooting Jump Shots ... that's why I never watched NCAA basketball. Just not my style. Bring back the ball I grow up watching... in the 90's, 2000's and early 2010's.

[@elliemyers6435]

This is a good point. Because Rondae was always very good defensively, and can switch 1-4, which is what the NBA loves nowadays. So, I think you're right. If he got drafted now, he'd probably stick in the league

[@Cliff11]

He doesn’t have a jumper . If he did , he would of been in the league still ❗️

[@southwest702]

28 young if you're good enough. Four more prime years, without a breakdown body. Moon got his dunk contest invitation at 27

[@chevychesterson7226]

i could see him in a shaun livingston type role when he was a part of that crazy warriors run.

[@AMGTT]

It’s crazy he had no handles in the nba was stiff no moves like a big man now he slim has handle and move like SG now wow

[@CaneCarter-rl1gq]

Anthony Parker made the league after spending hella yrs overseas so I think Rondae can have a spot back.

[@andrebryant5081]

Anthony Parker has a skill in shooting something rondae hollis-jefferson doesn't have. Even in fiba he sucked at the 3 ball and the line is closer than the NBA 3 point line.

[@ballchilada4359]

He hit some timely threes tho that still counts right? Nah but bro overall skill level has reached a new high you can’t lie.

[@couldbeanyone8174]

​@@ballchilada4359exactly

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Who is Anthony Parker

[@chocolatedaddy2094]

​@@ballchilada4359Facts

[@TheKlone594]

If they ever make a Kobe movie there’s ur guy💯

[@MaxPotentialGreatness]

That lefty J doesn’t look reliable , but it goes in lol

[@leightonsavary7607]

Wow not to say he's where Kobe was on talent right now but I most definitely did a great shadowing job of kobe like what Kobe did to MJ. The similarities in their movement on the court are uncanny. Hope Hollis gets another shot at the NBA tho👀🏀

[@KwameAkuchiWilliams]

He actually resemble kobe alittle as well lookwise, but the older version of him, I think this dude name Quinton johnston for the LA chargers look like the younger version of kobe.

[@jessearias2863]

Another great job jc, as I always say if u get to live your dream and make a good living. Then it is not a stunt it's a good thing.

[@jessematthie3646]

Great video. I believe his grandfather saw this version of Rondae when told him he could be great in the game of basketball. But based this info, since high school they have been miss using his talent. Which happens alot in high school level because alot of are really worried if they gonna have there job next year and winning games other an helping players develop. With the right team I can see him being a option and even candidate for most improve player.

[@andrebryant5081]

If he was 19 being a left hand Kobe who can't shoot the 3 ball a team would gamble on him in the lottery if they need a SG/SF to voulme shoot for them in the hopes he can develop into 25 point scorer with a elite TS% and good enough defender to not be pick on.

[@phamawa]

Plenty of dudes play despite night being able to shoot, they just gotta buy into being a defensive slasher

[@andrebryant5081]

@@phamawa Okay and they still in the NBA and he isn't

[@couldbeanyone8174]

Not going to lie I thought you were doing a tribute to Kobe Bryant , He looks like Kobe a little bit

[@rapgodreloaded9259]

Hollis is a good role player at best hopefully he has success overseas.

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Why you say that

[@MyGee586]

Crazy part he’s from next door to Philly and lost his state championship in high school to lower Marion

[@ultraplayer2323x3]

I thought he was gonna be nice, he had a nice midrange J during the 2017-18 season with brooklyn, but it didn't seem to last. hope he gets a second chance in the NBA 🙏

[@CaneCarter-rl1gq]

Any role player can look like a star in da euro league. Dude got the ball in his hands here. I doubt this can happen in the NBA.

[@andrebryant5081]

Of course no NBA team is about to give a 28 year old number 1 option where we was a role player his whole career in the NBA.

[@leastvieweverreally]

Yeah this Kobe 2.0 talk has me shocked. I watched him at Arizona and he’s been known as a defensive, athletic guy who couldn’t shoot that well. Never as a super skilled iso guy

[@sabertoothliar]

if he can still he that good-great defender he was in his first run in the league and adds some of this offensive ability that he’s shown in the FIBA being good at catch and shooting then when he’s feeling it start to maybe bring the pull-up jumper out and the other abilities he clearly possesses.

[@sodraco4409]

6:20 😂😂 were not js gonna skip over him sneaking that crazy take in there

[@QTrades886]

It’s funny I used to go to these games and we played them my freshman year and got fried lol

[@lcchill]

Waiting for that Kevin Porter Jr. Stunted Growth in a few years!!

[@martinsantos814]

Denver, warriors & spurs should look at him. Also the kings

[@lemanueldumas3071]

I hope he gets another chance... the NBA need to let him play his game like he's doing now.. it's a lot of players that the NBA sent overseas can ball.. they just don't get the green light or wit the right team

[@MrMannynave]

Much respect for RHJ!

[@spliffsforbreakfast]

Something about him reminds me of Wesley Johnson but with a lil more dawg

[@omarpage]

Hey JC, Do a usda young jeezy and dragan bender videos up next!

[@markenscastelly]

He look like Kobe

[@CaneCarter-rl1gq]

He can fit on a team if he buys into a 3/D role

[@andrebryant5081]

He can't shoot that's why he wasn't on an NBA roster for years.

[@CaneCarter-rl1gq]

@@andrebryant5081 james johnson deandre jordan and garret temple still in da league so I think Rondae could be fine

[@andrebryant5081]

@@CaneCarter-rl1gq James Johnson an enforcer at PF, DeAndre Jordan 6'11 C, Garrett Temple a guard who can play PG/SG. All 3 guys have skills or are born with physical advantages

[@JordanClemons]

Chester High School basketball needs its own documentary

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

What other players played there

[@JordanClemons]

@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 Jameer Nelson, Darin Govens, Tyreke Evans, John Linehan (Kobe said was the greatest defender he played against in high school, Rahlir Jefferson (Rondae's brother), Derrick Jones Jr, Tryell Sturdivant....

[@elliemyers6435]

@@JordanClemons I think Derrick Jones is from Delaware, not Chester. But you're right, Chester has an insane history of very talented players and has been a terrific program for a while. Tasheed Carr, Mr. Bornleader is also from there.

[@mlopez4546]

He will fit in perfectly with the PHX SUNS

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Why you say that

[@SirskiMula]

He looks like Kobe if you drew him from memory

[@successistheway14]

This title hilarious

[@whysoserious-vt4hf]

So is he Kobe 2.0 because of the similarities in how they look? Because his game and mentality aren’t even in the same galaxy, so I know it’s not that

[@RandomShapeless]

He explained that.

[@KyoFanDuB]

His game resembles a bit even the way of he walks

[@phillybul215]

The crazy part is he a PA guy like Kobe too he from Chester PA

[@malo6411]

I believe in 2nd chances So yeah Rondae deserves a chance at being back in the league

[@TheOuttaPocketVarietyShow]

Ballmer or LeBron will bring him on. They’re just gonna wait til the hype dies down so they can get him at a cheaper price They wanna get him at vet min

[@keithdollar5187]

He would be perfect on the Knicks they need to sign another SF/PF

[@QUAN81880]

Sometimes life's metaphors are interesting. So, he resembles Kobe, with both being from the Philadelphia area, his high school team lost to Kobe's high school team in the championship game, he was drafted by Brooklyn where Michael Jordan was born, and play for Jordan (in FIBA) who Kobe resembled his game after. You can't make this up

[@phillybul215]

Crazy right lol I said the same thing …another thing he got picked by the nets which was Jordan favorite team

[@phillybul215]

Yup he from Chester PA…same place as Jameer Nelson and Tyreke Evans

[@nelsonairforce]

Do the 2023 USA Team Thanks

[@frostyflakkes2692]

He would’ve been a solid role player if he had a shot.

[@Bugs299]

Dane miller Jr you should do one of him

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Who is that

[@Bangpaulxu]

Have like ten of his RPA with the Nets!!!!

[@certifiedchaos4643]

A team like the hawks magic or spurs could use him

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Exactly he could help

[@certifiedchaos4643]

@@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 at this point his goal should be to get about 11-18 minutes a game get a few more paychecks and ball out

[@boigenius1542]

I don't think his story is over at all. Sometimes guys have to be in the right situation. I think he could become for a team what Shawn Livingston became for the Warriors.

[@christophermoody6840]

Wow, he didn't have ANY of this when he was in the NBA, I just always thought he was an athletic defender type dude... like an Andre Igudala type guy, he wasn't playing like this at all. Had no idea he was from Chester... like Jameer Nelson.

[@herbertcoleman2872]

Do Kenny boyton

[@darryljones8195]

Rondae Hollis Jefferson was always a Kobe Bryant type of player. But because of these lazy NBA Coaches they reduced him to a defensive hustler type player. This young man has alot of talent that was wasted.

[@sonik6892]

He could definitely be a quality role player on NBA or a superstar in Euroleague. I wonder why he's playing in these shitty asian leagues

[@andrebryant5081]

Because he can't shoot

[@sonik6892]

@@andrebryant5081 There are many scrubs bench warmers in the nba that can't shoot either

[@andrebryant5081]

@@sonik6892 Yea they're in the NBA not out the NBA for a reason

[@andrebryant5081]

@@sonik6892 Also those same scrubs would average 20 if they were allowed to be on ball like prime Houston Harden to

[@sonik6892]

@@andrebryant5081 The reason for some of them is having a good agent

[@rasheemfoster87]

I'm from chester

[@wsq21]

The Kobe from Jordan!

[@whysoserious-vt4hf]

Have you done Diamond Stone?

[@erivertogonsalez4824]

He is ready for the big money..if you nba teams dont sign this man you already know this kid 8s money in the bank..

[@parkchunjae8471]

no need to say more, get this American back to the league

[@Wack-rp9nz]

He's good enough but teams aren't looking to add a 28 year old player. Hopefully this performance gets him at least in a better paying league like the Euroleague.

[@jmgonzales7701]

Yeah t00 late

[@joshlee6445]

Guys like Jeremy Grant and Lauri didn't thrive until their role changed

[@TheBobbyBlack_615]

Dontae' Jones Mississippi State David Vaughn Memphis Both Nashville Natives

[@KZA518]

Could definitely still be a good role player in the league especially if he developed more offensive skills... even when he was in the league he was a good defender and rebounder for his size was just a bit short and skinny to be a PF like he was and not really a great all around scorer and wasn't efficient.. was sorta like a slightly shorter and more skinny Kenneth faried with a bit more scoring versatility just not consistent

[@ivblizzard3616]

8th best player

[@freshmenleaguebully2078]

how did they let him play for the jordan national team? 😂

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

I was wondering that

[@Brian.Israel.Matt15.24]

Dwayne Bacon

[@leebruce3340]

Brandon Cotton Detroit

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Who is that

[@thescatman5029]

Nothing wrong with modeling your game and taking advice from the goat. But, since the goat been gone, the game has changed (even away from the late great goat!). A 28 y/o with just a midrange and no three-ball will find it hard to get back to The Show....!

[@Brian.Israel.Matt15.24]

Gabe York ? 😅

[@cassidyhill1954]

When I seen him play I never seen Kobe I just seen a hustle man a energy player

[@Brian.Israel.Matt15.24]

RJ Hunter

[@KSUBIKAYY]

1995??!

[@gabejohnson1646]

76ers could use him

[@seanjohn9491]

The bklyn nets ruin him tryna play him @ the 4

[@andrebryant5081]

Well Spencer, LeVert, and Dlo were all better than him on playing with the ball. There are only so many touches NBA players can have during a game.

[@kushberry6679]

Nah I think playing at PF is the best option for him. He doesn't have a shot, and best case scenario he could have developed into a Draymond Green type of player

[@elliemyers6435]

Not really. He had none of these ball skills when he was with the nets, so playing him there really was the best option.

[@paringlolot4578]

3rd best player of all time..???

[@LoThaTruth81]

No comparison to Kobe

[@user-hv7ts2dt5r]

Hyphen

[@CosmicRx7]

Give him a shot, sign him to a vet minimum and see what happens. There are worse players in the league

[@AlternateCurrent.]

He would get X-rayed and crushed.. (identity crisis) not skill. He would go insane.

[@COPSCheckingOurPublicServants]

Just dont touch his hair.

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Why you say that

[@Psykho-]

Never Black Mamba

[@wesleyflocka]

Jeff green Jeff green Jeff green Jeff green

[@youngchris111]

Absolutely not.The man averages 2.5 ppg in the league,he shaved his bald,put a 24 on his back,put up inflated numbers on a garbage Team Jordan cuz he absolutley wasnt good enough for the U.S. and goofies think he's kobe?? This was by far the most garbage narrative of the summer next to Austin Reaves being a max player lmfao smh

[@RandomShapeless]

Everyone likes a comeback story.

[@Mamba-Stulla]

3rd best player, is that what I heard u call Kobe?

[@Virtualcritic111]

In his opinion not yours

[@berthanton9615]

3rd best player of all time? That’s where u rank Kobe? Smh. But respect to the video tho

[@orlandeuce6567]

A LEFTY?? #ok

[@kostastube2010]

3rd best all-time? I hope you have Larry Bird or Magic as 2nd, because if you mean Lebronze (whose ass was saved by Kobe in 2008), hell no!

[@kennethbarnes4348]

Wait you said Kobe is the third greatest player ever? Can you state your top 3? I don’t want to get anything misconstrued

[@kdoubs211]

Bro a lot of people have Kobe Top 3

[@kennethbarnes4348]

@@kdoubs211 that’s not even an answer to my question lol

[@vittiriowashington5211]

​@@kennethbarnes4348Bron ain't in JC top 3, prolly Mike 1st tho

[@onehand-yusuf7212]

He really did have a uncanny resemblance to Kobe in the fiba tournament.

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Yeah it was crazy he played just like him

[@RandomShapeless]

Don't touch his hat...

[@BGCIZZLe]

Kobe not 3more like 2 or 1B

[@Calmlysmoke420]

3rd best player of all time? Please dont tell me Lebron is in your top 2.

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Lol who would be number 1

[@MrRegaldamc]

Lebron can’t beat Kobe one on one so he can’t be better

[@couldbeanyone8174]

Watching some of these highlights the man was making some 3 point shots, it may not be what the fans want but he made sone shots, lets be real most of the current NBA players aren't that good of shooters, besides Curry, and Klay Thompson

[@jonathangarcia8861]

Your channel is designed to manipulate the masses and in this case indirectly tell people who’ve never played the game that this individual is incapable of playing in the nba and his career is ‘stunted’. There was a video the other day of Christian Wood being washed- to lower his pay value, the Lakers pick him up for cheap, because of his lower payed value, and now everyone is praising him. The narrative is constantly changing. People who’ve played the game and actually watch the game know whatsup. Also, y’all watch out for the ‘bots’ in the comment sections. They’re designed to unconsciously alter your opinion. Stay woke.

[@farhantalukder]

cap rondae can't shoot 3s the 39 pt game he just had looks entirely different from the player he was his entire nba career the moves are definitely way more polished and he a better ballhandler than he was back then and the jumpshot looks better but he can't shoot i watched him his whole nba career he was never a shooter one good game not gonna sway me and christian wood can't guard anyone big yall laker fans liking this acquisition now just pray that you don't have to rely on him to play good defense or facilitate healthy offense if u have expectations for him ur prolly gonna be disappointed just like the fanbases of dallas and houston. Even the two good years he had in houston, houston fans fucking hated him cause he was a ball hog, couldn't screen, and didn't play defense at all. His best production gonna be 15-20 min off the bench, luckily lakers have the defenders to cover up his weaknesses, but most christian wood bashing is pretty balanced and justified. and by the way ur actually retarded if you think this guys videos are lowering nba contract values

[@kushberry6679]

It ain't that deep bro...

[@kyle1493]

Kobe ain't the third best player of all time

[@andrebryant5081]

Facts more like second or first

[@kyle1493]

@@andrebryant5081 be serious

[@jon-fn7ob]

Kobe is top 5 ,top 3 easily

[@oliviacameron]

​@@kyle1493facts. he's like anywhere from 9-13 for me.

[@kyle1493]

@@oliviacameron thank u, I would place him around 11 or 12

[@donaldzuramp4404]

I’ll take him over the overpaid jaylen brown

[@improbuslotus]

can you sound any more dull.....couldnt get past 35 seconds, guy puts me to sleep

[@TheGr8254]

I’m not sure how familiar anyone is with RHJ…but trust me… he’s no Kobe nor comparable… it’s easy to look like Kobe playing against way lesser talent. I say this not to disrespect the maker of this video or RHJ himself. It’s just the guy played college ball not too far from where I once lived so I’m familiar with his game. He looks good everywhere except on a NBA court, where he gets showed up by better talent and he almost could barely make a shot. His team was bad, true, but he had other opportunities to prove his stay in the NBA. 🤷🏾‍♂️can’t always blame teams, if there was something there someone would have seen it and adjusted. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@elliemyers6435]

This is a good point. I saw Rondae a lot in high school. A lot of physical gifts, but no ball skills and couldn't shoot at all, very similar to how he was at Arizona, where you must've seen him a lot. I'm happy he's developed his game more, but, as you pointed out, he's done so against much, much lesser talent, and I'm not sure those better ball skills would translate to the NBA, given he's got a NEON green light in his situations overseas, which no NBA team is giving him. Now, if he could shoot threes at least at a mediocre clip, an NBA team could use him as a 3-d guy, because he's a very good defender that can switch a lot on the perimeter, but being a non-shooter really is his kryptonite.

[@Modeek6]

Man cut the shit. Kobe 2.0🤣🤣🤣🤣. Kobe rolling in his grave

[@baconeggcheesepodcast9390]

Ayooooooo🤣😂😭