The Portland Trail Blazers received a lot of criticism this offseason when they acquired an expensive and aging Jrue Holiday, who didn't fit their rebuilding timeline. The primary concern pertained to Holiday's declining numbers in Boston. Last season, he averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals on 44/35/91 shooting splits. That had analysts concerned about the level of play Holiday was still capable of providing the Blazers, and the extent to which he could elevate the roster compared to Anfernee Simons.
Ten games into the 2025-26 season, it's apparent that Portland didn't acquire "washed goods.