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. He was drafted 17th overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers after playing college basketball for one season with the UCLA Bruins.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1974: Bucks in the NBA Finals

In 1974, it was the last time since the Milwaukee Bucks got to the NBA Finals.

2008: Played basketball at UCLA

In 2008, Jrue Holiday played basketball at UCLA alongside Darren Collison.

2009: Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers

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

April 3, 2010: Scored Season-High 25 Points

On April 3, 2010, Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 25 points against the Toronto Raptors while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.

November 5, 2010: Set Career High with 29 Points

On November 5, 2010, Jrue Holiday set a new career high with 29 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 2, 2011: Recorded 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: Set Career High with 30 Points

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

November 25, 2012: Set Career High with 33 Points

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

January 2, 2013: Recorded 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 the New Orleans Pelicans

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

2013: Traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

In 2013, Jrue Holiday was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans after playing four seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers.

February 2014: Season-Ending Surgery

In February 2014, Jrue Holiday's 2013–14 season ended prematurely after season-ending surgery for a stress fracture in his right tibia. He had not played since January 8 due to the shin injury.

January 5, 2015: Reached 5,000 Career Points

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

March 9, 2016: Scored Career-High 38 Points

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

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. He scored 21 points in 23 minutes off the bench.

January 23, 2017: Scored 33 Points with 10 Assists

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 Pelicans.

February 25, 2018: Scored 36 Points Against the 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: Eclipsed 2,000 Career Assists

On November 7, 2018, Jrue Holiday had 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a 107–98 victory over the Chicago Bulls, eclipsing 2,000 career assists.

January 29, 2019: Career-High Six Blocks

On January 29, 2019, Jrue Holiday had 19 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and a career-high six blocks in a 121–116 victory over the Rockets.

March 8, 2020: Season-High 37 Points

On March 8, 2020, Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points with nine rebounds and eight assists in a 120–107 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: Traded to the Milwaukee Bucks

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

March 4, 2021: Game-Winning Shot and 15 Points

On March 4, 2021, Jrue Holiday scored 15 points in 23 minutes and hit a game-winning 11-foot jump shot in a narrow 112–111 victory over 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 132–98 Game 2 victory over the Miami Heat in their first-round playoff series.

December 15, 2021: 26 Points and 14 Assists

On December 15, 2021, Holiday recorded 26 points and 14 assists in a 114–99 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

2021: Won First NBA Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks

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

March 2, 2022: Game-Winning Layup Against the Heat

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

October 31, 2022: Led Bucks to Victory Over Pistons

On October 31, 2022, Holiday recorded 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, leading the Bucks to a 110–108 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

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 in a 132–119 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

September 27, 2023: Traded to the 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.

2023: Named to NBA All-Star Game, Career-High Scoring, and NBA Playoffs Top Seed

In 2023, Jrue Holiday was named to the NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard for the Eastern Conference, marking his first selection in 10 seasons. He tied a then career-high with 40 points on February 14th and later scored a career-high 51 points on March 29th, leading the Bucks to victory. On April 5th, Holiday's performance helped the Bucks secure the top seed in the NBA playoffs.

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 the Celtics

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

2024: Won Second NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics

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

2024: Named 2024-25 Social Justice Champion

Jrue Holiday was named the 2024–25 Social Justice Champion on May 6, 2025.

April 2025: Invested in the North Carolina Courage

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

July 7, 2025: Traded Back to Portland

On July 7, 2025, Jrue Holiday was traded back to Portland for Anfernee Simons.

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 Traded

As part of a three team trade on September 27, 2023, that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, a 2029 first-round draft pick was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.