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Justin Holiday

Justin Alaric Holiday (born April 5, 1989) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies. He won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015. He is NBA player Jrue Holiday and NBA player Aaron Holiday's brother.

Justin Holiday
Holiday in 2021
Free agent
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
Personal information
Born (1989-04-05) April 5, 1989 (age 35)
Mission Hills, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolCampbell Hall (Los Angeles, California)
CollegeWashington (2007–2011)
NBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012Okapi Aalstar
2012–2013Idaho Stampede
2013Philadelphia 76ers
2013–2014Szolnoki Olajbányász
2014–2015Golden State Warriors
2014→Santa Cruz Warriors
2015–2016Atlanta Hawks
2016Chicago Bulls
2016–2017New York Knicks
2017–2019Chicago Bulls
2019Memphis Grizzlies
2019–2022Indiana Pacers
2022Sacramento Kings
2022–2023Atlanta Hawks
2023Dallas Mavericks
2023–2024Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
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High school career

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Holiday was born in Mission Hills, California.[1] He attended Campbell Hall School in Studio City, California. As a senior, he averaged 19.1 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game as he led Campbell Hall to a 33–1 record and the state Class IV championship.[2]

College career

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In his freshman season at University of Washington, Holiday played sparingly for the Huskies. In 19 games, he averaged 0.7 points in 6.6 minutes per game.[2]

In his sophomore season, his role, playing time and production all increased. In 35 games, he averaged 2.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 15.6 minutes per game.[2]

In his junior season, he was named to the 2010 Pac-10 All-Defensive Team. In 34 games (21 starts), he averaged 5.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 22.2 minutes per game.[2]

In his senior season, he was named the Huskies' co-captain along with Isaiah Thomas. He went on to be named the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year by Netscouts Basketball. In 35 games (all starts), he averaged 10.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.3 minutes per game.[2]

Professional career

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Okapi (2011–2012)

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Holiday went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. On August 4, 2011, he signed with Okapi Aalstar of Belgium for the 2011–12 season.[3] He was a starter for the Belgian team alongside fellow future NBA player Chris Copeland.[4]

Idaho Stampede (2012–2013)

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In July 2012, Holiday joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On October 1, 2012, he signed with the Cavaliers.[5] However, he was later waived by the Cavaliers on October 10, 2012.[6] Two days later, he was claimed off waivers by the Portland Trail Blazers.[7] However, he was later waived by the Trail Blazers on October 27.[8]

On October 31, 2012, Holiday was acquired by the Idaho Stampede.[9] On November 28, he made his debut for Idaho in a 112–98 loss to the Los Angeles D-Fenders, recording 15 points and six rebounds.[10]

Philadelphia 76ers (2013)

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On April 1, 2013, Holiday signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.[11][12] Two days later, he made his debut for the 76ers in an 88–83 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, recording two points and two rebounds in seven minutes.[13] On April 26, Holiday was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team and All-Defensive Second Team.[14] In July 2013, Holiday joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2013 NBA Summer League. On August 14, 2013, he was waived by the 76ers.[15][16] On September 30, 2013, he signed with the Utah Jazz.[17] However, he was later waived by the Jazz on October 26, 2013, after playing seven preseason games.[18]

Szolnok (2013–2014)

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On November 21, 2013, Holiday signed with Szolnoki Olaj of Hungary for the rest of the 2013–14 season.[19] In 19 league games for Szolnok, he averaged 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

Golden State Warriors (2014–2015)

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In July 2014, Holiday joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On September 8, 2014, he signed with the Warriors.[20] On November 14, 2014, he was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors.[21] He was recalled the next day.[22] On March 13, 2015, he scored a career-high 23 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.[23] Holiday won an NBA championship with the Warriors after they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals in six games. In 59 games for Golden State in 2014–15, he averaged 4.3 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.[24]

Atlanta Hawks (2015–2016)

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On July 9, 2015, Holiday signed a multi-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks.[25] On October 29, he made his season debut in a 112–101 win over the New York Knicks, recording two points in 13 minutes off the bench.[26]

Chicago Bulls (2016)

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On February 18, 2016, Holiday was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team trade involving the Hawks and the Utah Jazz.[27] On March 11, 2016, he made his first start for the Bulls (sixth of career) with Derrick Rose out injured.[28] In 38 minutes of action, he recorded a then-season-high 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a 118–96 loss to the Miami Heat.[29] In the Bulls' season finale on April 13, Holiday scored a career-high 29 points in a 115–105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.[30]

New York Knicks (2016–2017)

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Holiday guards Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards during a 2017 game

On June 22, 2016, Holiday was traded, along with Derrick Rose and a 2017 second-round draft pick, to the New York Knicks in exchange for José Calderón, Jerian Grant, and Robin Lopez.[31] In the Knicks' season finale on April 12, 2017, Holiday scored a season-high 20 points against the Phoenix Suns.[32] He appeared in all 82 games for the Knicks in 2016–17.[32]

Return to Chicago (2017–2019)

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On July 10, 2017, Holiday signed with the Chicago Bulls, returning to the franchise for a second stint.[33] On January 3, 2018, Holiday led Chicago with 26 points in a 124–115 loss to the Toronto Raptors.[34] On January 15, 2018, he made a career-best seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points in a 119–111 win over the Miami Heat.[35]

On November 23, 2018, Holiday had 27 points and 13 rebounds in a 103–96 loss to the Heat.[36] A day later, he had 14 points and 11 rebounds in a 111–96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was 4-of-13 from three-point range, marking his 31st straight game with a made three, tying Kirk Hinrich for the longest streak in team history.[37] He broke the record the following game.[38] By early December, he was the only player with at least one three-pointer in every game to begin the season.[39] His franchise-record streak ended at 43 straight games.[40]

Memphis Grizzlies (2019)

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On January 3, 2019, Holiday was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for MarShon Brooks, Wayne Selden Jr. and two future second-round draft picks.[41] On April 7, 2019, he scored a career-high 30 points in a 129–127 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks.[42]

Indiana Pacers (2019–2022)

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On July 31, 2019, Holiday signed a one-year deal worth $4.8 million with the Indiana Pacers, uniting him with his younger brother Aaron.[43]

On November 22, 2020, Holiday re-signed with the Pacers on a three-year, $18 million contract.[44][45]

Sacramento Kings (2022)

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On February 8, 2022, Holiday was traded, alongside Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb and a 2023 second-round draft pick, to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson.[46] Holiday made his debut for the team the next day, recording six points, four assists and two steals in a 132–119 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.[47]

Return to Atlanta (2022–2023)

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On July 6, 2022, Holiday and Maurice Harkless were traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kevin Huerter.[48] The deal reunited Holiday with his brother Aaron, who signed with the Hawks as a free agent.[49]

On February 9, 2023, Holiday and Frank Kaminsky and two future second-round draft picks were traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Bruno Fernando and Garrison Mathews.[50] On February 13, Holiday and the Rockets reached a contract buyout agreement.[51]

Dallas Mavericks (2023)

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On February 15, 2023, Holiday signed with the Dallas Mavericks.[52]

Denver Nuggets (2023–2024)

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Holiday signed with the Denver Nuggets on July 6, 2023.[53]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high
 †  Won an NBA championship  *  Led the league

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012–13 Philadelphia 9 0 15.8 .333 .250 .750 1.6 1.7 .3 .7 4.7
2014–15† Golden State 59 4 11.1 .387 .321 .822 1.2 .8 .7 .2 4.3
2015–16 Atlanta 26 1 10.1 .329 .222 .500 1.0 .4 .5 .2 2.4
Chicago 27 4 18.9 .413 .433 .815 2.3 1.7 .7 .6 6.5
2016–17 New York 82* 4 20.0 .433 .355 .825 2.7 1.2 .8 .4 7.7
2017–18 Chicago 72 72 31.5 .371 .359 .823 4.0 2.1 1.1 .4 12.2
2018–19 Chicago 38* 38 34.9 .383 .359 .896 4.4 2.2 1.8 .6 11.6
Memphis 44* 39 29.1 .389 .333 .900 3.5 1.4 1.2 .3 9.5
2019–20 Indiana 73 6 25.0 .428 .405 .791 3.3 1.3 1.2 .6 8.3
2020–21 Indiana 72* 52 30.3 .413 .382 .788 3.6 1.7 1.0 .6 10.5
2021–22 Indiana 49 40 28.9 .415 .378 .829 2.8 1.8 .7 .4 11.0
Sacramento 25 25 25.6 .348 .342 .762 2.2 1.5 .8 .6 8.3
2022–23 Atlanta 28 0 14.7 .384 .345 — .8 .9 .2 .4 4.5
Dallas 18 2 16.4 .367 .286 .625 1.8 .9 .8 .5 4.4
2023–24 Denver 58 9 14.9 .454 .404 .750 1.2 1.2 .6 .2 4.0
Career 680 296 23.1 .400 .365 .817 2.7 1.4 .9 .4 8.0

Play-in

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021 Indiana 2 2 25.6 .438 .300 .500 2.5 4.0 .5 .5 9.0
Career 2 2 25.6 .438 .300 .500 2.5 4.0 .5 .5 9.0

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2015† Golden State 5 0 2.2 .500 1.000 — .2 .2 .0 .0 .6
2020 Indiana 4 2 32.8 .476 .500 .333 3.8 .8 1.5 1.3 7.3
2024 Denver 12 0 12.5 .314 .379 .500 1.7 .3 .5 .0 2.9
Career 21 2 13.9 .379 .435 .429 1.7 .4 .6 .2 3.2

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2007–08 Washington 19 0 6.6 .294 .000 .429 1.3 .4 .2 .3 .7
2008–09 Washington 35 0 15.6 .441 .250 .619 2.5 1.2 .4 .3 2.1
2009–10 Washington 34 21 22.2 .422 .333 .800 4.5 1.8 1.0 .6 5.9
2010–11 Washington 35 35 28.3 .465 .359 .772 5.2 2.1 1.2 .8 10.5
Career 123 56 19.6 .443 .343 .736 3.6 1.5 .8 .5 5.3

Personal life

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Holiday is the son of Shawn and Toya (née DeCree) Holiday.[54][55] His parents both played college basketball at Arizona State,[55] where Toya was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1982.[56] All three of his siblings play basketball: younger brothers Jrue and Aaron both played for the UCLA Bruins men's team and became NBA players and younger sister Lauren played for UCLA's women's team.[57] Additionally, he is the brother-in-law of Jrue's wife, U.S. women's national soccer team player Lauren Holiday.

Holiday became a father for the first time in November 2017, following the birth of his daughter.[58] He would later become a father to a second daughter in April 2020.[59]

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