LAS VEGAS >> Ron Holland II and Duncan Robinson are now teammates with the Detroit Pistons. But not too long ago, they found themselves in conflict.

They got into a brief scuffle during the Detroit Pistons’ 116-113 victory over the Miami Heat on March 19. The altercation occurred when Robinson aggressively pushed Holland while attempting to secure a rebound after Dennis Schröder’s missed field goal. As a result, both players were charged with double technical fouls.

Initially, the situation caused some negative feelings. However, four months later, Holland and Robinson looked back and laughed about the incident.

“When I saw him, we made a joke about our little scuffle, but it is all good now, I love that dude,” Holland said Sunday at the Pistons’ Summer League in Las Vegas. “We are going to have some fun this year. Everybody knows that he can shoot the laces of the ball. He is definitely going to fit well with this team for sure.”

The road to Holland and Robinson making amends did not appear realistic at the start of the offseason. Before landing Robinson in a sign-and-trade deal from the Miami Heat, the Pistons were on the verge of re-signing Malik Beasley.

President of basketball operations Trajan Langdon viewed Beasley as a vital part of the Pistons’ core. However, two days before the start of free agency, Langdon received news that Beasley was the subject of a federal gambling investigation, which forced the Pistons to pivot from their initial offseason plans.

Beasley’s abrupt jettison created a massive vacancy, but Robinson’s availability on the open market served as a contingency.

“What stood out to me about this group was the physicality, their toughness, how they play and how they share the ball,” Robinson said.“This is the type of system that you want to play in. Those are the type of guys that you want to be around. Cade (Cunningham) is so dynamic with the ball. He made a major jump last year, and I am sure he will take another big one again this season. I am just excited to be around someone like that, who is a willing passer. Someone who can create and draw attention for his teammates and himself as well.”

Robinson entered the league as an undrafted rookie in 2018 and has since established himself as one of the league’s best 3-point shooters. He played over 400 career games as a member of the Miami Heat over the last seven years, shooting 39.7% from behind the arc.

His best season came during the 2019-20 campaign, when he shot a career-high 44.6% on 3-point shooting amid a scoring average of 13.5 points per game. Robinson’s contributions played an essential role in Miami reaching the NBA Finals. They lost in six games to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Shooting remains Robinson’s primary strength, but the former Michigan star believes he has other intangibles that will contribute to the Pistons’ success next season.

“First and foremost, I’ll be able to bring some leadership; I’ve been a part of some really good teams, and have played a lot of roles. Embracing whatever is asked of me,” Robinson said.

“In terms of on the court, playing the right way and getting other guys involved. Using how the defense guards me as a way to create other opportunities for other guys; just trying to move the needle to help us win. This group is super competitive and super ambitious. I am just so excited.”

Robinson has begun his journey as a Piston by joining the team in Las Vegas for the 2K26 NBA Summer League.

The tournament has provided him the opportunity to get to know his new teammates and develop on-court chemistry during the Pistons’ mini training camp. But most importantly, Las Vegas gave Robinson the chance to make amends with Holland.

“We had some crazy games last year, it felt like every single one had some sort of crazy finish,” Robinson said. “I am just excited to be a part of it. It has been somewhat of a whirlwind, but a fun couple of weeks.”