History of Jrue Holiday in Timeline

Jrue Holiday is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. After a single season playing college basketball for 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 to NBA Finals Since 1974

The Milwaukee Bucks' appearance to the 2021 NBA Finals was their first time since 1974.

1982: Mother Named Pac-10 Player of the Year

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

June 12, 1990: Jrue Holiday Born

On June 12, 1990, Jrue Randall Holiday was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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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: 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 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 of 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: New Career High

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

November 25, 2012: Career High of 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 New Orleans Pelicans

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

July 2013: Married Lauren Cheney

In July 2013, Jrue Holiday married professional soccer player Lauren Cheney after meeting at a UCLA women's basketball game and developing a relationship.

2013: Traded to New Orleans Pelicans

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

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.

January 5, 2015: Reached 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 38 Points

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

September 2016: Took leave to care for Lauren

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

November 18, 2016: Season Debut

On November 18, 2016, Jrue Holiday made his season debut after a leave of absence to care for his wife, scoring 21 points in a win 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 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

July 6, 2017: Re-signed with Pelicans

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

February 25, 2018: Leads Pelicans to Overtime Victory

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 and eclipsed 2,000 career assists with his fifth of the game.

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, becoming the first guard in NBA history with at least 17 points, six rebounds, seven assists ,and six blocks in a game.

December 28, 2019: Shared NBA Court with Brothers

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

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 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

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

March 4, 2021: Game-Winning Shot

On March 4, 2021, Jrue Holiday scored 15 points in 23 minutes and hit a game-winning jump shot in a narrow 112–111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

May 24, 2021: Postseason Career High 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: 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 NBA Championship with Bucks

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

March 2, 2022: Game-Winning Layup

On March 2, 2022, Holiday banked in a driving layup with 1.9 seconds left as the Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit 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: Victory Over the Pistons

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

January 16, 2023: Season-High 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, 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 Scored, Victory over Pacers, Victory over Bulls

In 2023, Jrue Holiday had a stellar year. On February 2, he was selected for the NBA All-Star Game, marking his first appearance in 10 seasons. On February 14, he tied a career-high of 40 points against the Boston Celtics. On March 29, he achieved a career-high of 51 points in a win against the Indiana Pacers. On April 5, he contributed 20 points and a season-high 15 assists in a victory against the Chicago Bulls, securing the top seed in the NBA playoffs for the Bucks.

2023: Traded to Boston Celtics

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

April 10, 2024: Agreed to Contract Extension with Celtics

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

2024: Named Social Justice Champion

In 2024, Jrue Holiday was named the 2024–25 Social Justice Champion.

2024: Won Gold Medal

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

2024: Won NBA Championship with Celtics

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

April 2025: Investment in North Carolina Courage

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

May 1, 2025: Received the Sportsmanship Award

On May 1, 2025, Jrue Holiday received the 2024–2025 Sportsmanship Award.

July 7, 2025: Traded Back to the Portland Trail Blazers

On July 7, 2025, Jrue Holiday was traded back to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons.

2025: Recipient of Maurice Lucas Award

In 2025, Jrue Holiday was announced as the 2025–26 recipient of the Maurice Lucas Award.

2025: Traded Back to Portland

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

March 4, 2026: Season-High 35 points against Grizzlies

On March 4, 2026, Jrue Holiday posted a season-high 35 points, along with 5 rebounds and 11 assists, leading the Blazers to a 122–114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

2029: Future Draft Pick Involved in Trade

In a trade that occurred on September 27, 2023, a 2029 first-round draft pick was included when Jrue Holiday was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.