As the Boston Celtics reached the final stage of their season’s journey, Jayson Tatum sat with former NBA veterans to discuss teammate Jrue Holiday, who made a significant impact on the Cs.
Following a 106-99 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, when Tatum joined Charles Barkley and Co. for a post-game interview, the Hall of Famer brought up Holiday’s performance and said, “It’s a pleasure and a privilege to watch him [Jrue] play defense…he’s the biggest difference on y’all team this year.”
Expressing his astonishment, the Celtics forward stated, “I don’t know how they let us get him but, I’m so happy that we got Jrue on our team, we’re just very fortunate. He just makes winning plays. He’s obviously been here and won a championship.”
Jrue Holiday impressed many with his outstanding performance in the post-season tournament. He averaged 13.2 points, 6 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Greens while shooting 50.9% from the floor and 40% from behind the 3-point line.
Tatum was so mesmerized by the veteran guard’s performance that he wondered how his former team allowed him to leave. However, he is not the only one who questions the trade.
Former NBA MVP Blames Bucks for Jrue Holiday Miss
While everyone was busy praising the big names of the Celtics on Wednesday night, Sixers center Joel Embiid raised a question on X (formerly known as Twitter) which wasn’t difficult to figure out. The 2023 MVP asked, “Did the bucks give them the championship?”
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After three seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks traded Holiday to acquire Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. Before he could appear for the Blazers, the Celtics swapped him with Robert Williams III and Malcolm Brogdon, adding Holiday to their roster.
The All-Star guard’s championship experience boosted the team, making him a key piece the franchise needed to bring back their glory.
With outstanding talents on the team, the Celtics are marching toward the Larry O’Brien Trophy, which is just a game away. However, the Mavericks will certainly do everything on Friday to obstruct their fourth win at the American Airlines Center.
