Rondae Hollis-Jefferson happy to play again in Manila

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is back in the Philippines.

In his return to the country, he is coming not as an import in the PBA but as a player for Jordan in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Hollis-Jefferson was TNT Tropang Giga's import in the PBA Governors' Cup last April where he was awarded the Best Import award.

"It's an honor," Hollis-Jefferson said in a press conference on Saturday after falling to the Greeks, 92-71.

Jordan’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is happy to be back in Manila for the #FIBAWC

RHJ previously played for TNT Tropang Giga last PBA Governors’ Cup where they emerged as champions @gmasportsph @gmanews pic.twitter.com/HdkFiw3srl

— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) August 26, 2023

"Anytime you come across the world and have people cheering for you, it's an unbelievable feeling to have that comfort of guys saying 'Yey! That's Hollis-Jefferson' now. It makes you smile inside and out. I appreciate them, I love the Philippines," he added.

The Jordan player finished with a game-high 24 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

Jordan will next face New Zealand on Monday.

—JMB, GMA Integrated News