Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jrue Holiday

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

Jrue Holiday is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. After a single season of college basketball with the UCLA Bruins, he was drafted into the NBA in 2009 as the 17th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers.

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2008: Played at UCLA

In 2008, Jrue Holiday played alongside Darren Collison at UCLA, averaging 8.5 points per game.

2009: Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers

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

July 12, 2013: Traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

On July 12, 2013, Jrue Holiday was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Nerlens Noel and a 2014 first-round draft pick.

2013: Traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

In 2013, Jrue Holiday was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 18, 2016: Season Debut After Leave of Absence

On November 18, 2016, Jrue Holiday made his season debut after missing the Pelicans' first 12 games while on a leave of absence to care for his wife, scoring 21 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.

July 6, 2017: Re-signed with the Pelicans

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

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: Traded to the Milwaukee Bucks

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

2021: Won First NBA Championship

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

October 31, 2022: Bucks Victory Over Pistons

On October 31, 2022, Jrue Holiday scored 25 points, including a game-securing three-pointer, along with 10 assists and seven rebounds, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 110–108 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

January 16, 2023: Season-High 35 Points Against Pacers

On January 16, 2023, Jrue Holiday scored a then season-high 35 points, along with 11 assists, while shooting efficiently from the field, three-point line, and free-throw line, contributing to the Bucks' 132–119 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

September 27, 2023: Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

On September 27, 2023, Jrue Holiday, along with Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, and a 2029 first-round draft pick, was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a three-team deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks.

2023: Traded to the Boston Celtics

In 2023, Jrue Holiday was traded to the Boston Celtics via the Portland Trail Blazers.

April 10, 2024: Contract Extension with Celtics

On April 10, 2024, Jrue Holiday agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, including $100 million guaranteed.

2024: Won Second NBA Championship

In 2024, Jrue Holiday won his second NBA championship with the Boston Celtics.

2024: Sportsmanship Award and Social Justice Champion

In 2024, Jrue Holiday's achievements were recognized with the 2024-2025 Sportsmanship Award, awarded on May 1, 2025, and he was also named the 2024-25 Social Justice Champion.

April 2025: Investment in North Carolina Courage

In April 2025, it was announced that the Holiday family had invested in the North Carolina Courage through the Holiday Family Trust.

July 7, 2025: Traded to Trail Blazers

On July 7, 2025, Jrue Holiday was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks.

2025: Traded back to the Portland Trail Blazers

In the 2025 offseason, Jrue Holiday was traded back to the Portland Trail Blazers.

2029: Future Draft Pick

In a trade on September 27, 2023, a 2029 first-round draft pick was included as part of the deal sending Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, and Toumani Camara to the Portland Trail Blazers.