Frutti Extra Bursaspor signed veteran forward John Holland for the remainder of the season just before the EuroCup transfer deadline.
Bursaspor signs veteran forward Holland
Holland (1.96 meters, 33 years old) signed with Turkish Airlines EuroLeague squad UNICS Kazan last month, but did not play a game with the team. Before that he played for Fajardo in Puerto Rico where he posted 12.8 points on 40.8% three-point shooting, along with 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.1 steals. Holland spent last season with UNICS, helping it reach the 7DAYS EuroCup Finals with 10.3 points on 43.4% three-point shooting, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists. Holland also aided the team in advancing to the VTB League finals with 9.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
Holland made his professional debut with Roanne in France. He also played with Cajasol Seville of Spain, Gravelines-Dunkerque of France, Besiktas Istanbul of Turkey, Hapoel Jerusalem of Israel, Santeros de Aquada of Puerto Rico, Austin and Canton in the D-League, as well as Cleveland of the NBA, playing in the 2018 NBA Finals. Holland has also been a member of the Puerto Rico national team.