What’s Justin Holiday’s Role on a Contender?

Through three games, Chicago Bulls SG Justin Holiday has been a viewing pleasure, including his 25-point scoring burst against Cleveland. Considering Holiday is the second-oldest Bull, does he have a role when the team starts to compete?

When Justin Holiday signed his $9 million, two-year deal with the Bulls this offseason, the 28-year-old guard was an anchor to a team spinning out of control. Holiday, who originally departed in the Rose-to-NYC deal, is a clear veteran among a cluster of kids (and Robin Lopez).

Since assuming a starting role on the 2017-2018 Bulls, the guard has been incredibly effective. Holiday is playing some of the best basketball on the roster, averaging a team-high 18.3…