Aaron Holiday is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Born on September 30, 1996, in Ruston, Louisiana, Holiday played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, where he earned All-American recognition. Holiday had a standout college career at UCLA, where he made a significant impact on the basketball program. Over his three seasons with the Bruins, Holiday averaged 14.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. He was known for his scoring ability, shooting 45.0% from the field, 42.2% from three-point range, and 79.5% from the free-throw line. His impressive performance earned him several accolades, including being named to the All-Pac-12 team in 2017-18 and 2018. Holiday's leadership and playmaking skills helped UCLA reach the Sweet 16 in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, and he earned Third-team All-American – SN, First-team All-Pac-12, and Pac-12 All-Defensive Team honors.
He was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 23rd overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and played for the till from 2018 to 2021. Over his three seasons with the Pacers, he averaged 7.2 points, 1.9 assists, and 1.3 rebounds per game. He shot 36.8% from the field, 41.9% from three-point range, and 81.9% from the free-throw line. Holiday has also played for the Washington Wizards from 2021 to 2022, the Phoenix Suns in 2022, the Atlanta Hawks from 2022 to 2023, and the Houston Rockets from 2023. Aaron Holiday comes from a family deeply rooted in basketball, with his older brothers Jrue and Justin Holiday also playing in the NBA and his sister has played for the Bruins women's basketball team.
What is Aaron Holiday’s wingspan?
Aaron Holiday has a wingspan of 6 feet 7.5 inches (202 cm) as per the NBA Draft Combine Anthropometric stats of 2018-19. His wingspan enhances his defensive capabilities, allowing him to effectively contest shots and disrupt passing lanes, which is crucial for his role as a point guard.
Aaron Holiday’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 27 years (born on September 30, 1996) |
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) |
| Weight | 185 pounds (84 kg) |
| Wingspan | 6 feet 7.5 inches (202 cm) |
Aaron Holiday's Age
Aaron Holiday was born on September 30, 1996, making him 28 years old, as of 2024. He is the youngest in his family, with his older brothers Jrue and Justin Holiday also playing in the NBA, and his sister playing in college basketball.
Aaron Holiday's Height
Aaron Holiday is 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall.
Aaron Holiday's Weight
Aaron Holiday weighs 185 pounds (84 kg). His physique enables him to maintain a high level of performance, whether he is driving to the basket or defending against larger opponents.
FAQs on Aaron Holiday
A. Aaron Holiday played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
A. He was selected as the 23rd overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers.
A. Aaron Holiday has played for the Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks.
A. Aaron Holiday plays as a point guard in the NBA.
A. At UCLA, Aaron Holiday earned First-Team All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Defensive Team honors during his junior year in 2018.
