Ron Holland played 32 minutes in Friday’s 91-90 loss to the Knicks, tallying 20 points (8-of-19 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks, and one 3-pointer.
Holland has been highly active on both ends of the floor in Las Vegas, with the athleticism and motor (10 fourth-quarter points) being two reasons he was the fifth overall pick in last month’s draft. The perimeter shot remains a work in progress, as Holland was 1-of-5 on Friday, but he’s willing to take those shots. And that can be a big part of the battle for a young player whose shooting struggles are well-known. Even with Holland not being a great shooter, he stands to be a valuable fantasy option with the Pistons rebuilding. The hope is that new assistant coach Fred Vinson, who’s well-known for his work with struggling shooters, can give Holland a needed boost.