What position does Jrue Holiday play?

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Jrue Holiday Position
Jrue Holiday during Boston Celtics v Dallas Mavericks game

Jrue Holiday is a 6-foot-4-inch All-Star point guard who plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA as of March 2025. Holiday was selected as the 17th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009 NBA Draft. The 2009 Draft pick is a two-time All-Star and a member of the Bucks’ 2021 NBA championship Team. He played a major role in defeating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals.

After playing three seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, the 2021 NBA champion was traded to the Celtics this offseason. The addition of Holiday has brought more versatility at the defensive end for the Celtics, making them win the championship in the 2023-24 season. His defensive nature can be well utilized, along with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Al Horford. Additionally, the guard also exhibits offensive prowess. During his three-year tenure with the Bucks, Holiday averaged 18.5 points and 6.8 assists per game. The 2024-25 season is the second season for Jrue Holiday, and he is averaging 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.

Jrue Holiday Position

The versatile player who majorly plays at the point guard position but can also play the shooting guard spot. In the 2022-23 season, while acting as a point guard, he started 65 games for the Bucks and averaged 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game in 67 games. His assist number clearly shows how good the guard is at play-making and is a true floor general.

Jrue Holiday Contract

In the 2021 offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks rewarded the All-Star guard with a four-year, $134.9 million lucrative deal, which also includes a player option in the final year. (as per Spotrac)

SeasonsSalaryTeam
2021/2022$30.1 millionMilwaukee Bucks
2022/2023$32.5 millionMilwaukee Bucks
2023/2024$34.9 millionBoston Celtics
2024/2025$37.3 millionBoston Celtics

Holiday has already signed a 4-year $135 million contract with the Boston Celtics on April 11, 2024, as per Spotrac.

Also read: Jrue Holiday's Jersey Number

FAQs on Jrue Holiday

A. Jrue Holiday's net worth is $30 million as of March 2025 as per Celebrity Net Worth.

A. Jrue Holiday has two rings. Holiday won the NBA championship in 2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks and the 2024 NBA championship with the Boston Celtics.

A. Jrue Holiday is listed at 6 feet 4 inches or 193 cm tall.

A. In 2020, Holiday was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a four-team trade and played there for three seasons (2020-2023).

A. For height of 6 feet 4 inches and being a guard, Jrue Holiday is a good rebounder. Holiday averaged a solid 5.4 rebounds in the 2023/24 NBA season.

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