The Portland Trail Blazers swapped Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday with the Boston Celtics this offseason. It was a polarizing move due to concerns surrounding Holiday's declining play, contract, and fit with Portland's rebuilding timeline.
Holiday has already addressed these concerns with his play for Portland, justifying not only the trade but also the steep price tag of $104 million over the next three years (including a player option in 2027-28).
He's averaging 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and most importantly, 8.3 assists per game on 45/37/84 shooting splits. Holiday's numbers in Portland show that his decline in Boston was primarily due to injury and embracing a lessened role.