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

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1974: Bucks Reach NBA Finals First Time Since 1974

In 1974, the Milwaukee Bucks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974, led by Jrue Holiday's performance.

2008: Played at UCLA

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

2008: Named Gatorade National Player of the Year

In 2008, Jrue Holiday was named the Gatorade National Player of the Year and a Parade first-team All-American. He was also rated highly by Rivals.com.

2009: Drafted 17th Overall by the Philadelphia 76ers

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

2009: Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers

In 2009, Jrue Holiday was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA draft with the 17th overall pick after playing college basketball for one season with the UCLA Bruins.

April 3, 2010: Scored Season High Against Toronto Raptors

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

November 5, 2010: Set Career High Against Cleveland Cavaliers

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

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 Against Chicago Bulls

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

November 25, 2012: Set New Career High Against Phoenix Suns

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 Phoenix 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 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 season ended prematurely after season-ending surgery for a stress fracture in his right tibia.

January 5, 2015: Reached 5,000 Career Points

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

March 9, 2016: Scored Career High Against Charlotte Hornets

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, scoring 21 points in a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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 Pelicans.

February 25, 2018: Led Pelicans to Overtime Victory Over 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 eclipsed 2,000 career assists in a victory over the Chicago Bulls.

January 29, 2019: Career High Six Blocks Against Rockets

On January 29, 2019, Jrue Holiday had 19 points, eight assists, six rebounds and a career-high six blocks in a victory over the Houston Rockets, becoming the first guard in NBA history with at least 17 points, six rebounds, seven assists and six blocks in a game.

March 8, 2020: Scored Season-High 37 Points

On March 8, 2020, Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points in a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

November 24, 2020: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

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

2020: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

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

2020: Won Gold Medal at Olympics

In 2020, Jrue Holiday won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.

March 4, 2021: Game-Winning Shot Against Memphis Grizzlies

On March 4, 2021, Jrue Holiday scored 15 points and hit a game-winning jump shot in a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

May 24, 2021: Postseason Career High in Assists

On May 24, 2021, Jrue Holiday recorded a postseason career-high 15 assists in a victory over the Miami Heat.

December 15, 2021: Recorded 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: Driving Layup with 1.9 seconds left in game against 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.

October 31, 2022: Led Bucks to Victory Over Detroit Pistons

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

January 16, 2023: Scored Season-High 35 Points

On January 16, 2023, Jrue Holiday scored a then season-high 35 points and delivered 11 assists in a victory over the Indiana Pacers.

September 27, 2023: Traded to the 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. This was part of a three-team deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks and Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkić, Nassir Little, and Keon Johnson to the Phoenix Suns.