Holiday’s defense was a key factor in the Boston Celtics’ championship run.
“They start you to fight you!” Jrue Holiday grateful for not being end of ‘crazy’ Boston fans’ taunting

Jrue Holiday

Jrue Holiday, the Celtics’ newest addition, reflected on his transition from playing against the team to joining their roster. He admitted that the intense atmosphere at TD Garden, fueled by passionate Celtics fans, was initially intimidating. However, he’s now grateful to be on the receiving end of their support.

Holiday confessed to feeling nervous about joining the Celtics due to his past interactions with the team. But his excitement and anticipation soon took over, recognizing the potential for something special with his new team.

You know, it can be a little bit intimidating. Fans can really get crazy, really start to fight you and all that, but I'm glad I'm on this side now.

Jrue Holiday at the trophy parade speech

His journey to the Celtics involved a series of trades, ultimately leading to him becoming a crucial part of their lineup. Holiday’s contributions to the Celtics’ title run were significant, earning him a place on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.

His performance statistics for the season were impressive, with averages of 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. The Celtics recognized his importance by securing his future with a four-year extension worth $135 million.

Jrue Holiday earns $1.1 million bonus for helping Celtics win title

Jrue Holiday has added another championship to his resume, and a significant bonus to his bank account. The two-time All-Star’s contract included a clause that rewarded him with a $1,183,200 bonus for winning a championship. This bonus comes on top of his regular season salary, a nice payday for his contributions to the Celtics’ success.

Holiday’s defense was a key factor in the Celtics’ championship run, helping to form the league’s top starting lineup. His impact was felt throughout the postseason, culminating in the Celtics’ championship victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

This marks the second time in Holiday’s career that he has helped a team win a title in his first year, solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s most underrated stars. Holiday’s journey to the Celtics was a winding one, involving a trade to the Portland Trail Blazers and subsequently to Boston.