The underappreciated development of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

When examples of development are needed to argue on behalf of Sean Marks and Kenny Atkinson’s stewardship of the Nets, the names most commonly cited are those of Spencer Dinwiddie, Joe Harris and Jarrett Allen.

But what about Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, the most senior Net in terms of time in Brooklyn? As Mike Scotto notes in “The Athletic,” RHJ’s numbers —and maturity— are hard to dismiss.

According to Basketball-Reference, Hollis-Jefferson dramatically improved his shooting percentage in the 10-16 feet range from last season (.347) to this season (.477). Hollis-Jefferson made a living by posting up on the left side of the block and used a jab step routinely to set up a face-up jumper or drive…