Ron Holland Measures Up to Jaylen Brown and Mikal Bridges in Anticipation of 2024 NBA Draft

Doric SamDecember 26, 2023

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G ⁤League Ignite forward‌ Ron Holland is hoping⁢ to separate himself in⁣ the race to be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, and he believes he has skills comparable to two of the league’s best two-way players.
When asked‍ who his player comparison would be, Holland told Michael Scotto of ⁤HoopsHype,⁢ “I’d say Mikal Bridges and Jaylen Brown.⁢ Guys who⁤ can ⁤guard the ball‌ and make shots when they need to. They can get whatever they want and be able ‌to guard anybody when the coach needs them to.”
A 5-star recruit and the No. 1-ranked power forward in the 2023 class by 247Sports’ composite, Holland ⁢chose to play for G League Ignite instead of attending⁣ Texas. He added that he feels he brings ⁣versatility to both ends of the floor that would make him an instant impact player as a rookie in the NBA.
“I think I can impact the game in all types of ways. Anything the coach‍ needs me to do, I’m able to do. That’s what’s​ most versatile about me. I ⁣can ⁤defend, make plays, and guard. I can play point guard and one through five. I can guard one through four. I’m here to do whatever the coach needs me to ⁢do ⁣and make myself that much more available.”
Holland will likely be⁤ competing to be selected No. 1 overall with his G League Ignite teammate Matas Buzelis and​ USC’s Isaiah ‍Collier.
“I feel like there are a lot of good players in the draft, but I feel ⁣like I’m the one that​ stands out because of my motor,”⁤ Holland said. “I​ don’t get tired. There are a ‍lot of⁣ things I can do at a very high level.”
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