"Jrue Randall Holiday is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. He was drafted 17th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2009 after one year of college basketball at UCLA. Holiday spent four seasons in Philadelphia before being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. In 2020, he joined the Milwaukee Bucks and won an NBA championship in 2021. His accolades include two NBA All-Star selections, six NBA All-Defensive Team selections, and a gold medal with Team USA at the 2020 Olympics."
1982: Toya Holiday Pac-10 Player of the Year
Jrue Holiday's mother, Toya, was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1982 while playing college basketball at Arizona State.
June 12, 1990: Birth
Jrue Randall Holiday was born on June 12, 1990.
2008: Freshman Year at UCLA
Jrue Holiday played alongside future NBA player Darren Collison at UCLA. He earned Pac-10 All-Freshman Team honors.
2008: High School Career
Jrue Holiday was the No. 1 point guard prospect in the Class of 2008, won the Gatorade National Player of the Year, and was named a Parade first-team All-American.
2009: NBA Draft
Jrue Holiday was drafted 17th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009 NBA draft.
2009: NBA Draft
Jrue Holiday was drafted 17th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009 NBA draft.
April 3, 2010: Season-High in Points
Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 25 points against the Toronto Raptors on April 3, 2010.
November 5, 2010: Career-High in Points
Jrue Holiday set a new career-high with 29 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 5, 2010.
February 2, 2011: First Career Triple-Double
Jrue Holiday recorded his first career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists against the New Jersey Nets on February 2, 2011.
March 17, 2012: Career-High in Points
Jrue Holiday set a new career-high with 30 points against the Chicago Bulls on March 17, 2012.
November 25, 2012: Career-High in Points
Jrue Holiday set a new career-high with 33 points against the Phoenix Suns on November 25, 2012.
January 2, 2013: Second Career Triple-Double
Jrue Holiday recorded his second career triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Phoenix Suns on January 2, 2013.
January 18, 2013: Career-High in Points
Jrue Holiday matched his career-high with 33 points against the Toronto Raptors on January 18, 2013.
January 26, 2013: Career-High in Points
Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 35 points against the New York Knicks on January 26, 2013.
July 12, 2013: Trade to the Pelicans
Jrue Holiday was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans on July 12, 2013 in exchange for Nerlens Noel and a future first-round pick.
July 2013: Holiday Marries Lauren Cheney
Jrue Holiday married United States women's national soccer team player Lauren Cheney in July 2013 after the two met at a UCLA women's basketball game and formed a friendship.
2013: Trade to the Pelicans
On January 24, 2013, Jrue Holiday was selected as a reserve for the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. He was later traded to the New Orleans Pelicans on July 12, 2013 in exchange for Nerlens Noel and a future first-round pick.
February 2014: Season-Ending Surgery
Jrue Holiday's 2013-2014 season ended prematurely after he underwent surgery in February 2014 for a stress fracture in his right tibia.
January 5, 2015: 5,000 Career Points
Jrue Holiday reached 5,000 career points on January 5, 2015, against the Washington Wizards.
March 9, 2016: Career-High in Points
Jrue Holiday scored a career-high 38 points against the Charlotte Hornets on March 9, 2016.
September 2016: Holiday Takes Leave of Absence for Wife's Health
Jrue Holiday took an indefinite leave of absence from the New Orleans Pelicans in September 2016 to support his wife, Lauren, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
November 18, 2016: Return From Leave
Jrue Holiday made his season debut, after missing the Pelicans' first 12 games while on leave, and scored 21 points in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers on November 18, 2016.
January 23, 2017: Notable Performance
Jrue Holiday had 33 points and 10 assists in a 124-122 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 23, 2017.
July 6, 2017: Re-Signs with Pelicans
Jrue Holiday re-signed with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 6, 2017.
February 25, 2018: Notable Performance
Jrue Holiday scored 28 of his 36 points after halftime to lead the Pelicans to a 123-121 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on February 25, 2018.
November 7, 2018: 2,000 Career Assists and Notable Performance
Jrue Holiday had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in a 107-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls on November 7, 2018. He eclipsed 2,000 career assists with his fifth of the game.
December 28, 2019: Holiday Brothers Share the Court
Jrue Holiday, along with brothers Justin and Aaron of the Indiana Pacers, became the first trio of brothers to share an NBA court simultaneously on December 28, 2019.
March 8, 2020: Season-High in Points
Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points, to go along with nine rebounds and eight assists, in a 120-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 8, 2020.
November 24, 2020: Trade to the Milwaukee Bucks
Jrue Holiday was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a four-team trade involving the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder on November 24, 2020. The Pelicans acquired Eric Bledsoe, Steven Adams, and draft compensation in the trade.
2020: Trade to the Bucks
On November 24, 2020, Jrue Holiday was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a four-team trade.
March 4, 2021: Holiday Hits Game-Winning Shot Against Grizzlies
On March 4, 2021, Jrue Holiday scored 15 points, including a game-winning 11-foot jump shot, in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
May 24, 2021: Holiday's Postseason Career-High Assists in Game 2 Win
On May 24, 2021, Jrue Holiday achieved a postseason career-high of 15 assists, along with 11 points and seven rebounds, in a dominant 132-98 Game 2 victory against the Miami Heat.
December 15, 2021: Holiday Leads Bucks to Victory with Double-Double Performance
With Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton sidelined, Jrue Holiday stepped up on December 15, 2021, recording 26 points and 14 assists to lead the Bucks to a 114-99 win over the Indiana Pacers.
2021: NBA Championship
Jrue Holiday won his first NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021.
March 2, 2022: Holiday's Clutch Layup Secures Bucks' Comeback Win
On March 2, 2022, Jrue Holiday delivered a game-winning driving layup with 1.9 seconds remaining, completing the Bucks' 14-point comeback in the final six minutes for a 120-119 victory over the Miami Heat.
October 31, 2022: Holiday Leads Bucks to Victory with Clutch Three-Pointer
On October 31, 2022, Jrue Holiday led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 110-108 win over the Detroit Pistons with a game-securing step-back three-pointer in the closing seconds.
January 16, 2023: Holiday's Season-High 35 Points Leads Bucks Past Pacers
Jrue Holiday put on a scoring clinic on January 16, 2023, dropping a then season-high 35 points and dishing out 11 assists in a 132-119 win against the Indiana Pacers.
September 27, 2023: Holiday Traded to Portland in Three-Team Deal
Jrue Holiday was part of a three-team trade on September 27, 2023, that sent him to the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, and Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkić, Nassir Little, and Keon Johnson to the Phoenix Suns.
April 10, 2024: Holiday Agrees to Contract Extension with Celtics
On April 10, 2024, Jrue Holiday signed a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, securing his future with the team.