Detroit Pistons Summer League Stock Report
Whose stock is going up and whose is going down after three games in the Las Vegas Summer League?
The Detroit Pistons have played three games in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, winning its first two games before falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Detroit’s rostered players - Ron Holland, Bobi Klintman, and Chaz Lanier - started and were heavily featured in each contest. The same goes for Detroit’s two-way players, Daniss Jenkins and Tolu Smith.
With a solid sample size - for Summer League - to take into consideration, here is the stock report on the most prominent members of the Vegas Pistons.
Ron Holland - Stock Up
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The 5th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft has been everything the team could have hoped for through three games this July. The numbers certainly reflect it, but so does the tape. Holland appears to be in the midst of an incredibly focused and intentional offseason, with hopes of taking a significant leap heading into his second year in the league.
Most encouraging are the shooting numbers—Holland mentioned in Las Vegas that he has been working closely with assistant coach Fred Vinson over the past few months.
Beyond the shooting, he’s impressed as a defender, shown the ability to get downhill and draw fouls, and taken on the role of the team’s leader.
From the moment the ball tipped in Detroit’s first game, Holland looked like he didn’t belong on the floor with the rest—a testament to the experience he gained from meaningful NBA minutes last season.
With only two games left in Las Vegas, it wouldn’t be surprising if Holland is shut down for the remainder of Summer League.
Bobi Klintman - Stock Down
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I came into Summer League hopeful that Klintman would stand out among Detroit’s roster and the competition, but through three games, that hasn’t been the case.
He’s been wildly inefficient on offense, both as a scorer and facilitator. It’s never a good sign when a player averages more turnovers than assists—and many of Klintman’s turnovers have been unforced.
He also lacks the speed and athleticism to stand out at the next level. Unfortunately, his shooting doesn’t appear to be reliable enough to offset those athletic limitations.
There was some hope that Klintman could contribute minutes at the four spot for the Pistons this season, but based on what I’ve seen in Summer League, he may be better served spending more time with the Motor City Cruise to further develop the skills required to succeed at the NBA level.
Daniss Jenkins - Stock Up
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While I certainly expected Ron Holland to stand out in Las Vegas, Daniss Jenkins has given him a run for his money as the Summer Pistons’ top performer.
Jenkins has been blisteringly efficient as a scorer, shooting over 57% from the field and nearly 54% from three. But what has stood out the most is his ability to run an offense.
Through three games, he’s totaled 16 assists to just four turnovers. In an environment where the pace is frantic, chemistry is still developing, and turnovers are common, Jenkins has proven to be a poised floor general—capable of slowing the game down and executing Detroit’s offense with control.
If this level of play continues, Jenkins could be a candidate to move from his two-way contract to a standard NBA deal. He’s made real strides as a point guard and could become a valuable depth piece for Detroit.
Everything Jenkins has done in Summer League so far has been incredibly impressive.
Chaz Lanier - Stock Flat
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There’s not too much to say about Chaz Lanier’s first taste of Summer League action—he’s been pretty much as advertised. While he's shooting just 33% from beyond the arc, he’s looked comfortable taking those shots. The percentage isn’t ideal, but given that he made 276 threes at a 40% clip in college, the shot will fall.
He hasn’t looked particularly comfortable with the ball in his hands, nor has he created much offense for others—but that’s not something expected of him right away at the NBA level. If he cracks Detroit’s rotation, it will be because J.B. Bickerstaff wants shooting on the floor.
With Ron Holland likely to be shut down for the rest of Summer League based on past trends—and potentially Daniss Jenkins as well—I’m curious to see if Lanier can take advantage of a more expanded role.