Rondae Hollis-Jefferson on 39-point game in the World Cup: God was with me and Kobe was with me, for sure

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Read the entire @BasketNews_com story about Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the Mall of Asia Arena crowd bringing back the spirit of Kobe Bryant at a special night in the FIBA World Cup 2023.
basketnews.com/news-193837-ro… – 8:17 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
I asked Rondae Hollis-Jefferson on his feeling about the “Kobe” chants from the fans in the stands at Mall of Asia Arena. “It’s an honour, man. It’s a dream came true. His name been chanted, he still lives through basketball”. #FIBAWC #Kobe @SportalgrG – 8:07 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson on 39-point game vs. New Zealand and ‘Kobe’ chants in Manila:
“It means a lot, it’s an honor. There’s only one Kobe, for sure. But to feel that love and energy down the stretch and to hit those big shots, God was with me and Kobe was with me, for sure.” – 8:01 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson felt Kobe was with him and allowed him to hit those CLUTCH shots down the stretch 🥹🙏
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/BoVw5co4NE – 7:53 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
In an overtime loss vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was trying to prove he has THE MAMBA MENTALITY 🤯🔥
39 PTS
12/24 FG
9 REB
4 AST
32 EFF
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/nKOL4KhKLH – 7:08 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
HOW?! HOW?!
RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON JUST CONVERTED 3+1 TO TIE THE GAME AND TO SEND TO OVERTIME 🤯🤯
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/8MS8UHdwPA – 6:55 AM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON FOUR-POINT PLAY TO FORCE OVERTIME!
Kobe smiling in Heaven…
pic.twitter.com/P8EE6TZOnk – 6:52 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
HOW?! HOW?!
RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON JUST CONVERTED 3+1 TO TIE THE GAME WITH 🔟 SECONDS LEFT IN THE 4TH QUARTER 🤯🤯
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/8MS8UHdwPA – 6:51 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
HOW?! HOW?!
RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON JUST CONVERTED 3+1 TO TIE THE GAME WITH 🔟 SECONDS LEFT IN THE 4TH QUARTER 🤯🤯
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
twitter.com/FIBAWC/status/… – 6:50 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Today’s game is Rondae Hollis-Jefferson vs. World. He put Jorndan on his back for real. #FIBAWC – 6:48 AM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson forced overtime with a four-point play against New Zealand.
He has 38 points and eight rebounds.
Oh, and he definitely looks and plays like Kobe. pic.twitter.com/A5gQC15GMo – 6:48 AM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson putting on a show. Jordan and New Zealand going to OT. – 6:47 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
HOW?! HOW?!
RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON JUST CONVERTED 3+1 TO TIE THE GAME WITH 🔟 SECONDS LEFT IN THE 4TH QUARTER 🤯🤯🤯
#FIBAWC #WinForAll – 6:46 AM

Joe Vardon @joevardon
There is a development in Manila. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has changed his body, shaved his head, adopted a wristband, and incorporated all facial expressions to look as much like Kobe Bryant as possible. He’s playing for Jordan and wearing No. 24. – 6:44 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The crowd here at the Mall of Asia Arena support Jordan warmly. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and his teammates feel like they play in Amman. #FIBAWC #Jordan – 6:25 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
SOMEBODY HAS TO STOP RONDAE HOLLIS-JEFFERSON RIGHT NOW 😱
#FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/yMZgBmNAhu – 5:50 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Only 3⃣ 🇯🇴 Jordan players have scored in the first half against 🇳🇿 New Zealand 😬
🇯🇴 Rondae Hollis-Jefferson – 17 PTS
🇯🇴 Freddy Ibrahim – 11 PTS
🇯🇴 Ahmet Duverioglu – 9 PTS
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/PU6ZQ2fxI5 – 5:41 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Only 3⃣ 🇯🇴 Jordan players have scored in the first half against 🇳🇿 New Zealand 😬
🇯🇴 Rondae Hollis-Jefferson – 17 PTS
🇯🇴 Freddy Ibrahim – 11 PTS
🇯🇴 Ahmad Dwairi – 9 PTS
#FIBAWC #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/NxloLXsUUe – 5:38 AM