NBA champion and former Boston Celtics player had paid an unannounced visit to the franchise?s training camp. The purpose of his visit? To see and comment on Jrue Holiday, the Celtics? latest recruitment for the press. He anticipates with great expectation, not only Holiday?s arrival in Boston but also by fans and analysts. A 2-time NBA All-Star is creating buzz and could be a game-changer for the Celts as they look forward to the new season.
Pierce’s Verdict on Jrue Holiday
Paul Pierce did not spare words when referring to Jrue Holiday; he is a legend in the Boston Celtics history. Using the point guard as an example, Holiday was described as a ?natural leader? which speaks to indefinable traits that make him a great player and great person even beyond basketball. Praise was not enough for Pierce, who even suggested that Jrue Holiday might turn out to be the ?missing piece? of the Celtics.
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The numbers from his former season demonstrate perfectly that he can influence the game. The flexibility of Holiday is seen through his averages of 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. He not only scores a lot but also is a great defender; this makes him a real two-way player which is valued by many teams.
"I feel like he was the missing piece."@paulpierce34 on Jrue Holiday ☘️ pic.twitter.com/nE0VEdbzLm
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) October 5, 2023
After all, the Celtics? deal brought down a tornado of shocks across the entire NBA.?Currently, the team is trying its best to incorporate him into their starting line-up before the season starts.?It is no secret that the arrival of Hayward turned the Celtics into an unbeatable trio along with Tatum and Jaylon Brown.
None other than Paul Pierce who was a former NBA player and is currently a TV analyst shared this. On their side, fans of the Boston team also see the light at the end of the dark tunnel. After the departure of crucial players from the team like Robert Williams III and Marcus, Jrue Holiday is out to show that he?s the team?s long-awaited missing piece.
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Trade Insights and the Road Ahead
Just hours after completing a massive trade deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, Jrue Holiday joined the Boston Celtics. In this trade, the Blazers traded All-Star Lillard to the Bucks and received Holiday.
Therefore, the Celtics traded Jrue Holiday to the Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams, the 2024 1st-round pick that the Celtics acquired from the Warriors, and the unprotected 20. This deal has reinforced the Celtics team greatly, thus underscoring their willingness to challenge for the NBA title.
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The countdown is on as everyone watches Jrue Holiday to see if he can deliver the goods. The stage is set for an exciting season with a Celtics legend like Paul Pierce giving support and endorsement for the same team.