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Blazers vindicated for dismissing underperforming guard struggling in new home

The Portland Trail Blazers swapped Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday with the Boston Celtics this offseason. Early returns suggest that the surprising decision is a significant win for Portland, given how the two guards have played for their respective teams this season.

Holiday has been sidelined with a right calf strain as of late, but has been incredibly impactful for the Blazers when healthy, and appears to be in the midst of a resurgent season in Portland after a relative down year in Boston.

Simons, meanwhile, is trending in the complete opposite direction with his new team.