When the Boston Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday last fall, the reception was mostly positive. Fans were excited to add a veteran presence with championship experience to an already-talented team. Any negativity surrounding the move came from those who weren’t convinced that Holiday would be impactful in the postseason.
The 33-year-old doesn’t have a fantastic track record when the stakes get higher in the spring. His numbers since 2021, especially his efficiency, aren’t the greatest. In his three postseason appearances with the Milwaukee Bucks, Holiday never shot higher than 41% from the field (40.