Jordan’s ‘Kobe’: Hollis-Jefferson channels ‘Mamba Mentality’ in 39-point show

‘Left-handed Kobe’ Rondae Hollis-Jefferson scores the most points yet in the 2023 FIBA World Cup with 39, surpassing Luka Doncic’s previous mark of 37

MANILA, Philippines – Dubbed the “Left-handed Kobe” due to his striking similarities with the late, great NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Jordan’s naturalized player Rondae Hollis-Jefferson continues to channel his inner “Mamba Mentality” in theAlthough his team absorbed a heartbreaking 95-87 overtime loss to New Zealand, Hollis-Jefferson put on a show at the Mall of Asia Arena on Monday, August 28, as he scored the most points yet in this year’s World Cup with 39, surpassing the previous mark of 37...

Chants of “Kobe” then erupted at the Mall of Asia Arena as fans were simply astonished by the resemblance between Hollis-Jefferson and the Los Angeles Lakers icon Bryant. “But to feel that love and energy coming down the stretch, hitting those big shots, God was with me and Kobe was with me, for sure.”

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