Surprising First-Round Picks in the 2024 NBA Draft: A Look at Ron Holland II (Detroit Pistons), AJ Johnson (Milwaukee Bucks), and Dillon Jones (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Detroit Pistons selected Ron Holland II as first-round pick despite his 24% shooting from beyond the arc.
Milwaukee Bucks picked AJ Johnson, who shot 32.4% from three-point range last season.
Oklahoma City Thunder chose Dillon Jones, who had a usage rate of nearly 30% and shot only 32.4% from beyond the arc.
The 2024 NBA Draft brought surprises and intriguing picks, with several teams making moves that left many questioning their decisions. Let's examine the most shocking first-round picks of the draft.
Detroit Pistons: Ron Holland II (SF)
Ron Holland was a surprise pick for the Detroit Pistons in the first round, as he shot only 24% from beyond the arc during his lone season with G League Ignite. However, his athleticism and defensive abilities make him an intriguing prospect. The Pistons are hoping that he can improve his shooting and become a valuable contributor to their roster.
Milwaukee Bucks: AJ Johnson (Combo Guard)
The Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising pick in the first round by selecting combo guard AJ Johnson from the University of Texas. While Johnson is known for his athleticism and defensive abilities, he shot only 32.4% from beyond the arc last season. The Bucks are hoping that he can improve his shooting and provide floor spacing for their star-studded roster.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Dillon Jones (PF)
Dillon Jones was a surprise pick for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, as he had a usage rate of nearly 30% last season and shot only 32.4% from beyond the arc. However, his size and athleticism make him an intriguing prospect for the Thunder.
These picks may have left some scratching their heads, but only time will tell if they pay off for their respective teams.
Detroit Pistons selected Ron Holland II in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Ron Holland shot 24% from beyond the arc in his lone season with G League Ignite.
Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising pick of combo guard AJ Johnson in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Oklahoma City Thunder selected Dillon Jones in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.
Dillon Jones had a usage rate of nearly 30% last season and shot only 32.4% from beyond the arc.
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The article contains selective reporting and editorializing. The author expresses their opinion that certain picks were 'perplexing' or 'head-scratchers', implying that they believe the teams made poor decisions. However, they do not provide any evidence to support this claim beyond their own opinions.
Another confusing pick by Oklahoma City after taking Nikola Topic at 12, Dillon Jones is a risk.
The reason for this pick's inclusion in this piece is not that Ron Holland was a reach in this situation ... But of every team in the lottery, there may not be a team that makes less sense for Holland than the Detroit Pistons, who are comprised mostly of athletic players that can’t shoot the ball efficiently.
This is probably the most head-scratching pick of the First Round.
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The author makes two fallacious statements in the article. The first is an appeal to authority when they state 'Detroit needs floor spacing' and 'Detroit was betting on talent here'. This statement is not a fact and is an opinion that the author presents as if it were true for everyone. The second fallacy is a hasty generalization when they label AJ Johnson's pick as 'the most head-scratching pick of the First Round'. The author does not provide any evidence or reasoning to support this claim, and it is based on their personal opinion.
][author] Detroit needs floor spacing,[/
][author] This is probably the most head-scratching pick of the First Round.[/
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The author expresses surprise and criticism towards the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks for their draft picks of Ron Holland II and AJ Johnson respectively. However, he acknowledges that both players have upside and potential. The author does not provide any evidence or facts to support his bias against these teams' decisions, instead relying on subjective opinions. He also uses language such as 'headscratcher' and 'biggest surprise of the night' to depict the teams in a negative light.
Another confusing pick by Oklahoma City after taking Nikola Topic at 12, Dillon Jones is a risk,
This is probably the most head-scratching pick of the First Round.
To take a player in this stage of his career in the Round 1 is at best a questionable decision,
