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Being compared to Kobe ‘is just for the fans,’ says Hollis-Jefferson as he tries to lead TNT past Brownlee and Ginebra

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (center): “I need to be more focused.” —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is aware of how Philippine fans see him—a dead ringer for the late Kobe Bryant—who shares the same gung-ho type of two-way game with the NBA and LA Laker great. The TNT import is also aware of the record and clutch…

Past losses continue to fire up Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson during the PBA Finals press conference.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Rondae Hollis-Jefferson takes notes and never forgets. If there’s one word to describe the TNT import aptly–it’s vindictive. “I still hold on to my senior high school loss to Lower Merion, Kobe’s high school. I still hold on to that to this day,”…

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson lauds Rain or Shine for tough battle

Rondae Hollis Jefferson leads TNT to a PBA Governors’ Cup Finals return after ousting Rain or SHine. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—As TNT booked a return to the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson acknowledged Rain or Shine’s efforts for making things hard for him throughout five games. TNT successfully ousted Elasto Painter in Game 5,…

TNT, Hollis-Jefferson beat Rain or Shine in semis opener

TNT Tropang Giga import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson against Rain or Shine defender during the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals Game 1. –PBA IMAGES TNT banked on a near triple-double from Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, a third quarter eruption from Rey Nambatac and its collective effort on the defensive end to defeat Rain or Shine, 90-81, Wednesday in the opener…

Rain or Shine lauds Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson for monstrous PBA debut

New TNT import Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine and TNT’s battle in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup may have ended on a sour note but the Elasto Painters gave credit where credit is due, particularly for Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson. In his debut as an import for the Tropang Giga, the older Hollis-Jefferson poured in…

PBA: ‘No pressure’ for Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson to replicate Rondae’s feats

New TNT import Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson made one thing clear in his debut for TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. He is Rahlir and his younger brother is Rondae and they’re two different players. With that in mind, the older Hollis-Jefferson said he’s under no pressure to try and…

PBA: Yeng Guiao, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson get into verbal spat

Commotion between Rain or Shine bench and former TNT import Rondae Hollis Jefferson. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A high-stakes match between Rain or Shine and TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup got an equally high-tension ending after a scuffle between the Elastopainers’ bench and Tropang Giga’s former import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Rondae was seen bickering with the…

PBA: Rain or Shine fends off Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, TNT

Rain or Shine import Demetrius Treadwell against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine used a strong finishing kick on Friday night to take down perennial title contender TNT, 119-112, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Elastopainters turned to import Tree Treadwell inside the final three minutes of the critical…

Jeremy Lin shows love to ‘little bro’ Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson with his brother Rahlir supporting Jeremy Lin during an EASL game against Meralco at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Not only did Jeremy Lin play in the Philippines for a second time, but he also got to share a special moment with a former teammate in Rondae Hollis-Jefferson on Wednesday at…

Hollis-Jefferson bros get ‘dream come true’ in TNT teamup at EASL

TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s upcoming team-up with his older brother for TNT in the East Asia Super League (EASL) has a lot more meaning than what everyone thinks. “I’ve never played with him,” Rondae said when asked of Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson being signed up by the Tropang Giga for the remainder of…