History of Jrue Holiday in Timeline

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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1974: Bucks reached NBA Finals

In 1974 the Milwaukee Bucks reached the NBA Finals.

1982: Toya Holiday Named Pac-10 Player of the Year

In 1982, Jrue Holiday's mother, Toya Holiday, was named Pac-10 Player of the Year while playing college basketball at Arizona State.

June 12, 1990: Jrue Holiday's Birth

Jrue Holiday was born on June 12, 1990.

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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 2008 Gatorade National Player of the Year and a Parade first-team All-American during his senior year at Campbell Hall School.

2009: Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers

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

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 29 Points

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 30 Points

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

November 25, 2012: Career High 33 Points

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 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.

July 2013: Marriage to Lauren Cheney

In July 2013, Jrue Holiday married professional soccer player Lauren Cheney, after meeting at a UCLA basketball game.

2013: Traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

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

February 2014: Season-Ending Surgery

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

January 5, 2015: Reached 5,000 Career Points

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

March 9, 2016: Career High 38 Points

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

September 2016: Leave from Pelicans to Care for Lauren

In September 2016, Jrue Holiday took indefinite leave from the Pelicans to care for his wife, Lauren, after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

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.

January 23, 2017: 33 Points and 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 New Orleans Pelicans.

February 25, 2018: Scored 36 Points

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 during a 107–98 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

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.

December 28, 2019: Played with Brothers in NBA Game

On December 28, 2019, Jrue Holiday and his brothers Justin and Aaron became the first trio of brothers to share an NBA court simultaneously during a game against the Indiana Pacers.

March 8, 2020: Season High 37 Points

On March 8, 2020, Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points 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.

2020: Won Gold Medal at Olympics

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

2020: Birth of Second Child

In late 2020, Jrue Holiday and his wife, Lauren, welcomed their second child, a son named Hendrix.

March 4, 2021: Game-Winning Shot

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

October 2021: Missed Games Due to Injury

In October 2021, Jrue Holiday missed six games due to an ankle injury.

December 15, 2021: Recorded 26 Points and 14 Assists

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

2021: Won First NBA Championship

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

March 2, 2022: Game-Winning Layup

On March 2, 2022, Jrue Holiday banked in a driving layup with 1.9 seconds left to beat the Miami Heat 120–119, finishing with 25 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals.

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 Gold Medal at Olympics

In 2024, Jrue Holiday won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.

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.

May 1, 2025: Sportsmanship Award

On May 1, 2025, Jrue Holiday received the 2024–2025 Sportsmanship Award, recognizing his conduct on and off the court.

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.