Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jrue Holiday

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jrue Holiday made an impact.

Jrue Holiday is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He was drafted 17th overall in 2009 by the Philadelphia 76ers after playing one season of college basketball for the UCLA Bruins.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1974: Bucks in NBA Finals Since 1974

In Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks, Holiday led the Bucks to the 2021 NBA Finals for the first time since 1974.

2008: College Basketball at UCLA

In 2008, Jrue Holiday played college basketball at UCLA, averaging 8.5 points per game.

2009: Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers

In 2009, Jrue Holiday was drafted 17th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA draft.

April 3, 2010: Season-High 25 points

On April 3, 2010, Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 25 points against the Toronto Raptors.

November 5, 2010: Career High Against Cavaliers

On November 5, 2010, Jrue Holiday set a new career high with 29 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

February 2, 2011: First Career Triple-Double

On February 2, 2011, Jrue Holiday recorded his first career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists against the New Jersey Nets.

March 17, 2012: Career High Against Bulls

On March 17, 2012, Jrue Holiday set a new career high with 30 points against the Chicago Bulls.

November 25, 2012: Career High Against Suns

On November 25, 2012, Jrue Holiday set a new career high with 33 points against the Phoenix Suns.

January 2, 2013: Second Career Triple-Double

On January 2, 2013, Jrue Holiday recorded his second career triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Suns.

July 12, 2013: Traded to New Orleans Pelicans

On July 12, 2013, Jrue Holiday was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.

2013: Trade to New Orleans Pelicans

In 2013, Jrue Holiday was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans from the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 2014: Season-Ending Surgery

In February 2014, Jrue Holiday's season ended prematurely after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture in his right tibia.

January 5, 2015: 5,000 Career Points

On January 5, 2015, Jrue Holiday reached 5,000 career points in a game against the Washington Wizards.

March 9, 2016: Career High Score

On March 9, 2016, Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 38 points against the Charlotte Hornets.

November 18, 2016: Season Debut After Leave

On November 18, 2016, Jrue Holiday made his season debut after missing the Pelicans' first 12 games to care for his wife, scoring 21 points.

January 23, 2017: 33 points and 10 assists against Cavaliers

On January 23, 2017, Jrue Holiday had 33 points and 10 assists in a 124–122 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

July 6, 2017: Re-signed with the Pelicans

On July 6, 2017, Jrue Holiday re-signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.

February 25, 2018: 28 Points After Halftime Against Bucks

On February 25, 2018, Jrue Holiday scored 28 of his 36 points after halftime to lead the Pelicans to a 123–121 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 7, 2018: Eclipses 2,000 Career Assists

On November 7, 2018, Jrue Holiday had 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a victory over the Chicago Bulls, eclipsing 2,000 career assists.

January 29, 2019: Career High in Blocks

On January 29, 2019, Jrue Holiday had 19 points, eight assists, six rebounds and a career-high six blocks in a victory over the Rockets.

March 8, 2020: Season-High 37 Points

On March 8, 2020, Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points, to go along with nine rebounds and eight assists in a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

November 24, 2020: Traded to the Milwaukee Bucks

On November 24, 2020, Jrue Holiday was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a four-team trade.

2020: Trade to Milwaukee Bucks

In 2020, Jrue Holiday was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

March 4, 2021: Game-Winning Shot

On March 4, 2021, Holiday made a game-winning shot in a narrow victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.

May 24, 2021: Postseason Career-High 15 Assists

On May 24, 2021, Jrue Holiday recorded a postseason career-high 15 assists, alongside 11 points and seven rebounds, in a victory over the Miami Heat.

December 15, 2021: 26 points and 14 assists against the Indiana Pacers

On December 15, 2021, Jrue Holiday recorded 26 points and 14 assists in a 114–99 victory over the Indiana Pacers in which Milwaukee was missing its other two "big three" members Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.

2021: First NBA Championship

In 2021, Jrue Holiday won his first NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.

March 2, 2022: Driving layup vs Miami Heat

On March 2, 2022, Holiday banked in a driving layup with 1.9 seconds left as the Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit in the final six minutes to narrowly beat the Miami Heat 120–119. He finished the game with 25 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals.

October 31, 2022: Bucks Victory over Pistons

On October 31, 2022, Holiday secured a narrow victory for the Bucks over the Detroit Pistons with 25 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds.

January 16, 2023: Season-High 35 Points

On January 16, 2023, Jrue Holiday scored a then season-high 35 points and delivered 11 assists on 13-of-19 shooting, 5-of-8 from three and 4-of-4 from the free throw line in a 132–119 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

September 27, 2023: Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

On September 27, 2023, Jrue Holiday was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers along with Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, and a 2029 first-round draft pick as part of a three-team deal. Damian Lillard was sent to the Milwaukee Bucks, and Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkić, Nassir Little, and Keon Johnson were traded to the Phoenix Suns.