The 2024 NBA preseason has started with some intense games. Fans are excited to see more competitive showdowns. Meanwhile, a hilarious incident amazed every basketball fan. Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale and Detroit Pistons’ rookie Ron Holland engaged in a funny battle during a recent preseason game between the Suns and Pistons.
During Friday’s preseason game at the Footprint Center, O’Neale and Holland fiercely competed for a loose ball. O’Neale dove for it while Holland resisted strongly. It took around 30 seconds to separate both players. O’Neale ultimately won the encounter by sacrificing his headband in the battle.
Basketball fans were surprised after witnessing the hilarious battle. Many fans started making jokes in the comment section of Stunna’s post on X (formerly known as Twitter). One fan wrote, “ron holland play like a prison ball MVP.”
Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “They just wanted to cuddle fr.”
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Another fan commented, “nah bro I’m deadass crying rn.”
An NBA enthusiast mentioned, “This had me weakkk.”
Another fan joked, “Royce owns that bum.”
A sports enthusiast said, “So much pride wtf.”
Another fan commented, “why it look like Royce was nomming on bros arm.”
Detroit Pistons Coach Raves About Ron Holland’s Preseason Spark
On July 6, 2024, the Detroit Pistons selected Holland as the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Following this exciting milestone, he officially signed with the Pistons, marking the beginning of his professional basketball career.
The 19-year-old impressed everyone, including the Pistons’ coach, with his stellar skills. During a post-game interview, JB Bickerstaff praised Holland’s ability to make an impact in a limited role.
“He was awesome. He came in, and to be his first NBA game, he was impactful in changing the game and lifting the energy. You don’t have to call plays for Ron. but somehow or some way, he’s going to impact the game in a positive way,” Bickerstaff said.
Fans are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming games of the Phoenix Suns following Kendrick Perkins’ recent bold predictions about the team’s performance.
