‘Anytime you can come across the world and have people cheering for you is an unbelievable feeling,’ says former PBA import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson after making his FIBA World Cup debut for Jordan
MANILA, Philippines – Former TNT Tropang Giga import Rondae-Hollis Jefferson said it’s an honor to play again in the Philippines after making his FIBA World Cup debut for Jordan in their 92-71 loss to Greece in Group C on Saturday, August 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
“It’s an honor. Anytime you can come across the world and have people cheering for you is an unbelievable feeling,” said Hollis-Jefferson. After trailing by as many as 14 points in the first half, Jordan, led by one-time PBA Best Import Hollis-Jefferson, managed to cut Greece’s lead to just a single-possession, 61-58, late in the third quarter.
“It’s kind of a tough situation having four fouls. I’m used to [having] six,” said Hollis-Jefferson with a smile.
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