Former G League Ignite forward Ron Holland II, the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, signed his rookie-scale contract with the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, the team announced.
He will make $6,871,100 next season as the fifth pick.
Holland averaged 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals on 45.5% shooting from the field. He set the Ignite single-season record for steals (69), 30-point games (4) and 20-point games (16) while finishing second in points (565).
The 6-foot-4 standout established himself as a versatile player who can score, defend at a high level and get others involved. He possesses the physical tools and athleticism to pave the way for a smooth transition to the next level with the Pistons.
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The Pistons had the fifth pick for the third consecutive year after selecting Jaden Ivey in 2022 and Ausar Thompson in 2023. Holland was one of three players drafted from the Ignite, joining Matas Buzelis (No. 11) and Tyler Smith (No. 33).
Holland is expected to suit up with the Pistons in the NBA Summer League, starting on July 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team will play at least five games, beginning with Philadelphia at the Thomas & Mack Center (7 p.m. EDT, ESPN2).
He will likely be joined by fellow draft pick Bobi Klintman, along with undrafted free agents Daniss Jenkins, Aaron Estrada and Noah Hanson, among others.
