Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard's careers have become intertwined. They got traded for each other in a move the Milwaukee Bucks hoped would help bring the franchise its third championship.
Their primary motive was getting Giannis Antetokounmpo to sign an extension to stay in Milwaukee. He did so. However, on the heels of their home run swing, the Portland Trail Blazers rerouted Holiday to the Boston Celtics. He became an integral figure in the latter's capturing its record 18th NBA title.
Now, Lillard and Holiday will partner on the Trail Blazers. The former recently signed a multi-year deal to return to the franchise where he starred for 11 years.