The Portland Trail Blazers had a vision for their team this season. An elite defense paired with enough offense to make the playoffs in a competitive Western Conference. Unfortunately, as their season unravels around them, their moves this summer look like a collection of grave mistakes.
In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks traded for Jrue Holiday, a move that proved to be the finishing touch they needed for a championship roster. They promptly went all the way to the NBA Finals and won the title, with Holiday playing a key role as the starting point guard.
In 2023, the Boston Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday, a move that proved to be the finishing touch they needed for their championship roster.