Boston Celtics fans have reason to celebrate as their star guard, Jrue Holiday, has agreed to a lucrative contract extension. Holiday has signed a four-year, $135 million deal that will keep him in Boston through the 2027-28 season. The extension comes after Holiday declined a $37.3 million player option for the 2024-25 season, opting instead for long-term security with the Celtics.
This move not only solidifies the talented core of the Celtics, which includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White, but also saves the team money on the salary cap. With Holiday’s extension, the Celtics will operate as a second apron team in 2024-25, limiting their options in free agency and trades.
At the age of 33, Holiday becomes just the fourth player in NBA history to sign a guaranteed contract worth over $100 million. Joining the ranks of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Al Horford, Holiday’s extension with the Celtics reflects his successful move to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021, where he helped lead the team to an NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal.
Despite a slight drop in his scoring average, Holiday is shooting a career-best 43% from the 3-point line, including an impressive 62% from the corner. Known for his versatile defensive skills, Holiday has been a key player for the Celtics, guarding guards, forwards, and even centers. In fact, he has defended 19 players in half-court matchups this season for 40 or more possessions.
Holiday’s arrival in Boston came through a September trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, which not only strengthened the Celtics but also thinned out the free-agent market. With Holiday locked in for the foreseeable future, Boston fans can look forward to continued success on the court.
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