How the Jrue Holiday trade helps the Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have undergone a transformational offseason, marked by pivotal trades for former Milwaukee Bucks floor general Jrue Holiday and ex-Washington Wizards big man Kristaps Porzingis.
The acquisition of Holiday, renowned for his elite perimeter defense, offers a substantial boost to the Celtics’ roster. Despite similarities in pick-and-roll efficiency as ball handlers between Holiday and former Celtics point guard Marcus Smart, Holiday’s notable advantage lies in his spot-up shooting, boasting a significantly higher 3-point accuracy. His proficiency in playing off the ball and capitalizing on open opportunities provides valuable support to the scoring capabilities of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as well.
To hear an excellent breakdown of what Holiday can bring to Boston on both ends of the court, check out the clip embedded below put together by the folks behind the Volume “Nerd Sesh” podcast.
Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ
