Rondae Hollis-Jefferson together with his brother Rahlir supporting Jeremy Lin throughout an EASL recreation towards Meralco at PhilSports Area in Pasig Metropolis.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines—Not solely did Jeremy Lin play within the Philippines for a second time, however he additionally bought to share a particular second with a former teammate in Rondae Hollis-Jefferson on Wednesday at PhilSports Area in Pasig.
After main the New Taipei Kings over the Meralco Bolts within the East Asia Tremendous League (EASL), Lin and Hollis-Jefferson exchanged laughs at heart courtroom.
“He’s like a little bit brother to me,” mentioned Lin after ending with 23 factors and 10 rebounds within the 89-77 victory.
“By means of my 9 years within the NBA, he’s at all times certainly one of my closest associates.”
Lin and Hollis-Jefferson, who’s in contract with TNT Tropang Giga, had been teammates for 2 seasons in Brooklyn within the NBA.
The 35-year-old guard mentioned he appreciated the gesture proven by Hollis-Jefferson to nonetheless come to the sport although it was his birthday and will’ve celebrated within the comforts of his house.
But, Hollis-Jefferson arrived within the second quarter with a smile on his face, able to cheer on Lin.
“At present is his birthday. For him to come back out right here immediately and convey his brother and household out immediately speaks volumes,” Lin mentioned.
“He’s only a nice man and he’s killing it out right here and doing an awesome job. I do know he’s having quite a lot of enjoyable [here] and I recognize his help for the Kings.”
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