Holland was selected by the Pistons with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Holland's calling card is his defense, owning a high motor and exceptional athleticism while showcasing a quality handle that makes him an intriguing prospect at 18 years of age. He was one of the top players coming out of high school but partially fell under the radar with the G League Ignite due to a season-ending thumb injury suffered in January after appearing in just 14 games. If Holland can add a reliable three-point shot -- he connected on 24 percent of his attempts in the G League -- he could be a cornerstone player for the Pistons. In Summer League, he averaged 18.8 points and 1.0 threes on 41/24/65 shooting, 6.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks with 1.0 turnovers in 27.4 minutes. His immediate fit with the team is a bit murky. Detroit already has a relatively similar player in Ausar Thompson, who also can't shoot, and a lack of floor spacing was already a major issue for the team. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $16.9 million contract with the Pistons in July of 2024. Contract includes $9.07 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
From Duncanville, Texas, Holland was the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2022-23 en route to landing a spot on Team USA for the 2023 Nike Hoop Summit and being named a 2023 McDonald's All-American. He was a consensus five-star prospect and ESPN's No. 2 player in the class of 2023. Holland opted to forego college and played for the G League Ignite in 2023-24, but he made only 14 appearances before undergoing surgery to repair a tendon rupture in his right thumb. He's expected to make a full recovery and be healthy for the NBA's Summer League. Holland averaged 20.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 steals with 44.3/24.0/75.7 shooting splits during his brief G League action. At 6-foot-8, Holland has elite fluidity for his size. His jumper looks smooth, and he can pull up from anywhere on the court and get his shot off, but his shooting percentages need to improve. He's not a natural point guard, but he draws plenty of attention and is willing to find the open teammate. Defensively, Holland has all the tools, but he's a work in progress on both ends of the floor. Holland can develop into an elite three-level scorer and defensive player early in his career. His defensive prowess is reminiscent of Herbert Jones, but to reach his full potential he may need to sit on the bench for a few years like Jonathan Kuminga.
Explodes with career-high 26 points
FDetroit Pistons
December 12, 2024
Holland ended with 26 points (11-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in 21 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 loss to Boston.
ANALYSIS It would appear to be a breakout performance on the surface from the 2024 No. 5 overall pick, who went off for a career-high 26 points in just 21 minutes off the bench. However, it needs to be noted that 20 of Holland's points came during garbage time in the fourth quarter of Thursday's rout mostly against Boston's second-string players. Even so, it's a promising sign going forward for Holland, and one that should at least put him on the watchlists of fantasy managers moving ahead. It still remains to be seen if the 19-year-old's performance will earn him more minutes out of head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation in the future, so a wait-and-see approach is recommended before immediately adding Holland from waiver wires.
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Stat Review
How does Ron Holland compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
Free Throw Rate
Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
Offensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Defensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Total Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Assist %
An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
Steal %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
Block %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
Turnover %
An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
Usage %
An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while they were on the floor.
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True Shooting %
53.5%
Effective Field Goal %
50.0%
3-Point Attempt Rate
39.0%
Free Throw Rate
21.3%
Offensive Rebound %
4.0%
Defensive Rebound %
16.7%
Total Rebound %
10.5%
Assist %
6.7%
Steal %
1.2%
Block %
1.1%
Turnover %
13.4%
Usage %
18.5%
Fantasy Points Per Game
12.0
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.7
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Solid outing in start
FDetroit Pistons
November 14, 2024
Holland produced 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 127-120 overtime loss to the Bucks.
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Set for first career start
FDetroit Pistons
November 13, 2024
Holland is in the starting lineup Wednesday versus Milwaukee.
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Pops with 12 points off bench
FDetroit Pistons
November 5, 2024
Holland amassed 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and two steals over 17 minutes during Monday's 115-103 win over the Lakers.
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ANALYSIS The rookie held a regular rotation spot in five preseason games, posting averages of 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest. However, it'll be interesting to see how the team handles his minutes when Ausar Thompson, who needs medical clearance after dealing with blood clots last season, returns to action. Holland was the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and is expected to be a big part of the Pistons' long-term future.