After three seasons with the Bucks, Jue Holiday was traded by Milwaukee this offseason to the Celtics. It was a questionable move by the Bucks as Holiday was one of the best pound-for-pound defenders in the league. Regardless, the team traded him to Boston and he’s been a perfect fit into the Celtics culture.
He’s been asked to sacrifice offensively this season and it’s helped Boston as a whole. That is why the Celtics have a league-best 62-17 record this season and are first in the East. Holiday has been an incredible addition to their starting lineup. As of yesterday, the two-time all-star signed a new four-year, $135 million extension with Boston. The 33-year-old could finish his career with the Celtics.
Jrue Holiday has fit in seamlessly with the Celtics in 2023-24
BREAKING: After arriving in a blockbuster offseason trade, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has agreed on a four-year, $135 million contract extension, his agent Jason Glushon of @GlushonSM tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Llln2yczSI
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 10, 2024
In his final season with the Bucks, Jrue Holiday averaged (19.3) points per game. That was the second-most points per game of any season over his 15-year career. This offseason, Holiday was traded to the Celtics who already have two elite offensive players averaging 20+ points per game. With that, the veteran PG has taken a step back offensively and has honed in on defense. Playing top-level defense has made Holiday millions over his time in the league.
This season, Holiday has played in 68 of Boston’s 79 games. The 33-year-old PG is averaging (12.5) points, (5.4) rebounds, (4.8) assists, (0.9) steals, and (0.8) blocks. In 2023-24, Boston has several legitimate threats on offense. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis could all go for 20+ points each night. Being on the floor with those players has opened up Jrue Holiday’s offensive game. He’s taking more wide-open shots, specifically…
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Author : Zach Wolpin
Publish date : 2024-04-11 14:05:05
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