Jrue Holiday was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason in a cost cutting move by the Boston Celtics. It wasn’t a testament to what Holiday can still provide, but more of what the Celtics want to accomplish. The luxury tax is cracking down more on NBA teams. With Jayson Tatum out for the season with an Achilles tear. Celtics are not seen as contenders and cannot justify paying that luxury tax.
Holiday arrives in Portland with a career that has many accolades. He is a two-time NBA champion, six-time all-defensive team and a two time all-star.