{"id":156827,"date":"2025-07-08T22:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T22:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/156827\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T22:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T22:31:10","slug":"how-pistons-wing-ron-holland-ii-can-elevate-his-game-in-year-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/156827\/","title":{"rendered":"How Pistons\u2019 wing Ron Holland II can elevate his game in year two"},"content":{"rendered":"

Second-year Detroit Pistons<\/a> wing Ron Holland II is set for a breakout season under an expanded role during the the 2025-2026 NBA<\/a> season.<\/p>\n

Holland II, the 5th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft found a role off the bench as a \u201cdirty work\u201d type of player during his rookie year. Holland II was a fierce competitor in all facets of the game whether it was running in transition, diving for a loose ball or getting physical with the opposing team. <\/p>\n

In just 15 minutes per game, Holland averaged 6 points, 1 assist and 3 rebounds on 47% shooting from the field.<\/p>\n

At 6-foot-8 with a 6-foot-11 wingspan, Holland has great size for his position and utilizes it to defend opposing players and finish at the rim. <\/p>\n

Holland II showcased high-level finishing ability, especially in transition where he can also utilize his speed and explosiveness to finish over defenders.<\/p>\n

Holland II\u2019s best trait is his undeniable motor and willingness to do the \u201cdirty work\u201d that doesn\u2019t show up on the stat sheet. <\/p>\n

Holland II plays at maximum speed every time he\u2019s on the court as a fearless defender and active off-ball mover who cuts to the basket for easy layups.<\/p>\n

In his first year he learned how to be a winning player but he likely will be asked to contribute more scoring from the small forward or power forward position this coming season. <\/p>\n

Holland II can improve his scoring by adding a reliable three-point shot to his arsenal. Defenders aren\u2019t compelled to guard him at the three-point line due to his poor three-point shooting. Holland II shot only 24% from three-point range on two attempts per game. <\/p>\n

The potential to be a great shooter often is displayed in a player\u2019s shooting mechanics and Holland II has a good looking shooting form. He has good shot release speed and no hitches or wasted motion.<\/p>\n

If Holland II gains a solid jumper, it will give him more spot-up three-point opportunities as well as wider driving lanes due to the defense being more spread out. <\/p>\n

Holland II could easily double his scoring average with a three-point shot that\u2019s at least respectable. <\/p>\n

Holland II could also improve his game awareness and decision-making but that will come with experience.<\/p>\n

Despite having a high developmental ceiling, Holland II\u2019s development is often overshadowed by the Pistons\u2019 other promising young talent including Cade Cunningham<\/a>, Jalen Duren<\/a>, Jaden Ivey<\/a> and Ausar Thompson<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Possibly due to his limited role in his first year, many forget that Holland II was a top-5 pick who averaged 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists per game in the NBA G-League.<\/p>\n

Holland II\u2019s unique combination of size, athleticism, finishing and tenacity gives him the potential to be a two-way star in the NBA. <\/p>\n

Holland II is highlighting the Pistons\u2019 2025 NBA Summer League roster, where he can be expected to show improvements he made over the offseason.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to see Ron, he\u2019s been one of our hardest workers in the gym in here,\u201d said Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon<\/a>. \u201cHe\u2019s been relentlessly in here not only working on his game but also working on his shot. We just told him go out there and compete on both ends of the floor and impact winning and be incredibly aggressive. That\u2019s what he\u2019s been out here, not only just taking shots but getting in the lane and creating for others. He and Bobbi(Klintman) have been working very hard to prepare for this and I\u2019m excited to see what they can do in those games in Vegas.\u201d<\/p>\n

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