The Milwaukee Bucks and guard Jrue Holiday have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. As part of the agreement, Holiday declined his Player Option for the 2021-22 season. Holiday was acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 24 as part of a four-team trade.
Holiday is a two-time All-NBA Defensive Team honoree (2017-18, 2018-19) and 2013 NBA All-Star. This season he has appeared in 38 games and is averaging 17.0 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.82 steals (2nd in NBA) in 31.7 minutes per game. In Holiday’s 35 starts, the Bucks have amassed a 25-10 record.