The Boston Celtics secured the NBA championship during the 2023-24 season, with Jrue Holiday playing a key role in the team‘s success. Widely recognized as a top contender in recent years, Boston entered the season aiming to capture back-to-back titles and managed to capture their 18th championship banner. Holiday’s strong two-way performance was a crucial element in reaching that goal before his trade in 2025.

Holiday Traded to Portland Trail Blazers in 2025 Offseason

After two seasons with the Celtics, Jrue Holiday was sent to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a trade that brought guard Anfernee Simons to Boston. The Celtics publicly acknowledged Holiday’s importance to their title, emphasizing his contribution on social media with the statement,

“We don’t win Banner 18 without Jrue,”

highlighting the impact he had during his tenure with the team.

Statistical Contributions Highlight Holiday’s Consistent Performance

During his first season in Boston, Holiday averaged 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, showcasing his well-rounded game. His production slightly dipped in the following season with 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, but he remained a dependable, two-way presence on the court that helped Boston secure its championship run.

Holiday Begins New Chapter with Portland Trail Blazers

Now entering his 17th NBA season, Jrue Holiday will join a Portland Trail Blazers team still struggling to regain its footing since trading Damian Lillard. Holiday’s experience, which includes stints with the Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, and Philadelphia 76ers before Boston, is expected to add veteran leadership to Portland as they aim to rebuild and return to contention.