Pistons' Ron Holland II on diminished role: 'I can't sit here and pout'
Despite having a vital role in the Detroit Pistons' 60-win season, Ron Holland II has seen his minutes decrease significantly in the playoffs.
Orlando, Fla. — Ron Holland II sat on the sideline with his face in the palm of his hand. It took place during a dead-ball period of the Detroit Pistons' Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Pistons assistant coach Jarrett Jack tapped Holland on his left knee to tell him something. Holland looked at him with a smile. The two shared a quick laugh before going back to the game.
The moment Holland shared with Jack was the only bit of action he received during the Pistons' Game 5 victory. In fact, it was the most in-game action Holland has received over the last three games of the first-round series, given that he has recorded three consecutive DNPs. "I am not going to sit here and act like it is not tough for me to be out there — I want to be out there helping my team," Holland told The Detroit News.
"The playoffs are super intense. I know at the drop of a dime anything can happen, and I have to stay ready. ...