Nets' Hollis-Jefferson: 'I call myself the mid-range assassin'

Brooklyn Nets rookie Rondae Hollis-Jefferson forgot to do his homework before identifying himself by a nickname that doesn't at all fit.

When asked to describe his shot during Nets media day Monday, the former Arizona Wildcat said he calls himself "the mid-range assassin," according to the New York Post's Tim Bontemps.

During his two-year run at the university, Hollis-Jefferson shot the rock with questionable mechanics, drilling just six of his 29 attempts from behind the arc in 2014-15. He also converted a measly 36.3 percent of his jump shots, according to Synergy Sports Technology (via DraftExpress.com).

"His shooting mechanics need serious work, possibly a major overhaul, to turn into any type of shooter opponents need to respect," DraftExpress' Josh Riddell wrote.

Hollis-Jefferson was selected 23rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2015 NBA Draft. He was soon dealt to the Nets, along with veteran guard Steve Blake, to Brooklyn in a package to acquire big man Mason Plumlee.

The Nets were middle-of-the-pack in terms of shooting last season, ranking 16th in field-goal percentage at 45.1 percent, although that number was dramatically worse when it came to 3-pointers, with the team finishing 26th at 33.1 percent.

The 20-year-old is currently slotted in as the backup small forward in Brooklyn's rotation behind Joe Johnson. He'll get his share of playing time as a defensive-minded wing who can attack the basket, but if head coach Lionel Hollins expects him to drop jumpers on a consistent basis for the second unit, he'll be sorely disappointed.