Justin Holiday

Justin Holiday
Holiday in 2011
No. 7 – Chicago Bulls
Position Shooting guard / Small forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1989-04-05) April 5, 1989
Mission Hills, California
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school Campbell Hall (Studio City, California)
College Washington (2007–2011)
NBA draft 2011 / Undrafted
Playing career 2011–present
Career history
2011–2012 Okapi Aalstar
2012–2013 Idaho Stampede
2013 Philadelphia 76ers
2013–2014 Szolnoki Olaj
2014–2015 Golden State Warriors
2014 →Santa Cruz Warriors
2015–2016 Atlanta Hawks
2016 Chicago Bulls
2016–2017 New York Knicks
2017–present Chicago Bulls
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Justin Alaric Holiday (born April 5, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls 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.

High school career

Holiday was born to Shawn and Toya (née DeCree) Holiday.[1][2] His parents both played college basketball at Arizona State,[2] where Toya was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1982.[3] Holiday 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.[4]

College career

In his freshman season at Washington, Holiday played sparingly for the Huskies. In 19 games, he averaged 0.7 points in 6.6 minutes per game.[4]

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.[4]

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.[4]

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.[4]

Professional career

Early years (2011–2014)

2011–12 season

Holiday went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. On August 4, 2011, he signed with Okapi Aalstar of Belgium for the 2011–12 season.[5] He was a starter for the Belgian team alongside fellow future NBA player Chris Copeland.[6]

2012–13 season

In July 2012, Holiday joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On October 1, 2012, he signed with the Cavaliers.[7] However, he was later waived by the Cavaliers on October 10, 2012.[8] Two days later, he was claimed off waivers by the Portland Trail Blazers.[9] However, he was later waived by the Trail Blazers on October 27.[10]

On October 31, 2012, Holiday was acquired by the Idaho Stampede.[11] 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.[12]

On April 1, 2013, Holiday signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.[13][14] 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.[15] On April 26, Holiday was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team and All-Defensive Second Team.[16]

2013–14 season

In July 2013, Holiday joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2013 NBA Summer League. On August 14, 2013, he was waived by the 76ers.[17][18] On September 30, 2013, he signed with the Utah Jazz.[19] However, he was later waived by the Jazz on October 26, 2013 after playing seven preseason games.[20]

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

Golden State Warriors (2014–2015)

In July 2014, Holiday joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On September 8, 2014, he signed with the Warriors.[22] On November 14, 2014, he was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors.[23] He was recalled the next day.[24] On March 13, 2015, he scored a career-high 23 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.[25] Holiday won his first 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.[26]

Atlanta Hawks (2015–2016)

On July 9, 2015, Holiday signed a multi-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks.[27] 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.[28]

Chicago Bulls (2016)

On February 18, 2016, Holiday was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team trade involving the Hawks and the Utah Jazz.[29] On March 11, 2016, he made his first start for the Bulls (sixth of career) with Derrick Rose out injured.[30] 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.[31] In the Bulls' season finale on April 13, Holiday scored a career-high 29 points in a 115–105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.[32]

New York Knicks (2016–2017)

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.[33] In the Knicks' season finale on April 12, 2017, Holiday scored a season-high 20 points against the Phoenix Suns.[34] He appeared in all 82 games for the Knicks in 2016–17.[34]

Return to Chicago (2017–present)

On July 10, 2017, Holiday signed with the Chicago Bulls, returning to the franchise for a second stint.[35] On January 3, 2018, Holiday led Chicago with 26 points in a 124–115 loss to the Toronto Raptors.[36] 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.[37]

Career statistics

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
† Denotes season in which Holiday won an NBA Championship

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012–13 Philadelphia 9015.8.333.250.7501.61.7.3.74.7
2014–15† Golden State 59411.1.387.321.8221.2.8.7.24.3
2015–16 Atlanta 26110.1.329.222.5001.0.4.5.22.4
2015–16 Chicago 27418.9.413.433.8152.31.7.7.66.5
2016–17 New York 82420.0.433.355.8252.71.2.8.47.7
2017–18 Chicago 727231.5.371.359.8234.02.11.1.412.2
Career 2758519.9.392.350.8112.51.4.8.47.4

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2015† Golden State 502.2.5001.000.000.2.2.0.0.6
Career 502.2.5001.000.000.2.2.0.0.6

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2007–08 Washington 1906.6.294.000.4291.3.4.2.3.7
2008–09 Washington 35015.6.441.250.6192.51.2.4.32.1
2009–10 Washington 342122.2.422.333.8004.51.81.0.65.9
2010–11 Washington 353528.3.465.359.7725.22.11.2.810.5
Career 1235619.6.443.343.7363.61.5.8.55.3

Personal life

Holiday is the son of Shawn and Toya Holiday. All three of his siblings play basketball: younger brother Jrue plays professionally for the New Orleans Pelicans, while younger brother Aaron also plays professionally for the Indiana Pacers; also, his younger sister Lauren played basketball for UCLA's women's team.[38] Additionally, he is a brother-in-law of 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.[39]

References

  1. ↑ "Aaron Holiday". UCLABruins.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Hayes, Marcus (June 25, 2018). "The true Jrue Holiday". Philadelphia Daily News. Archived from the original on February 18, 2013.
  3. ↑ Elling, Steve (December 3, 1987). "Trading Places : Ex-Kennedy Star Toya Holiday Returns as Coach of City's Premier Girls Program". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Justin Holiday bio". GoHuskies.com. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Okapi Aalstar lands Justin Holiday". Sportando.com. August 4, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  6. ↑ Woodward, Ben (October 27, 2014). "Golden State Warriors: Introducing Justin Holiday". HoopsHabit.com. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Cavaliers add Justin Holiday to training camp roster". Sportando.com. October 1, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Cavaliers Waive Anderson and Holiday". NBA.com. October 10, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  9. ↑ Golliver, Ben (October 12, 2012). "Blazers Add Justin Holiday To Training Camp Roster". BlazersEdge.com. SBNation. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Blazers waive Adam Morrison, Coby Karl, Demonte Harper, Justin Holiday, Dallas Lauderdale". InsideHoops.com. October 27, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Ten Added to Stampede Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 31, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  12. ↑ "D-Fenders Victorious over Stampede in Season Opener". OurSportsCentral.com. November 29, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Sixers Sign Justin Holiday and Waive Jeremy Pargo". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 1, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Idaho Stampede Guard Justin Holiday Signs with Philadelphia 76ers for Year's 31st GATORADE Call-Up". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 1, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Notebook: Bobcats 88, 76ers 83". NBA.com. April 3, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  16. ↑ "NBA Development League Announces 2012–13 All-NBA D-League Selections". NBA.com. April 26, 2013. Archived from the original on April 27, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2013.
  17. ↑ Adams, Luke (August 14, 2013). "Sixers Release Justin Holiday". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  18. ↑ "76ers Waive Justin Holiday". RealGM.com. August 14, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Utah Jazz Signs Three Free Agents". NBA.com. September 30, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
  20. ↑ "Utah Jazz waive Brian Cook, Dominic McGuire, Justin Holiday, Lester Hudson and Scott Machado". InsideHoops.com. October 26, 2013. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  21. ↑ "Szolnoki signs Justin Holiday". Sportando.com. November 21, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Warriors Sign Justin Holiday". NBA.com. September 8, 2014. Retrieved September 8, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Warriors Assign Justin Holiday and Ognjen Kuzmic to Santa Cruz Warriors". NBA.com. November 14, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Warriors Recall Holiday and Kuzmic from Santa Cruz Warriors of NBA D-League". NBA.com. November 15, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Nuggets rally for 114–103 win over short-handed Warriors". NBA.com. March 14, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Justin Holiday 2014–15 Game Log". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  27. ↑ "Hawks Sign Justin Holiday To Multi-Year Contract". NBA.com. July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  28. ↑ "Hawks beat Knicks 112–101 for 1st victory of the season". NBA.com. October 29, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  29. ↑ "BULLS ACQUIRE JUSTIN HOLIDAY". NBA.com. February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  30. ↑ Kuc, Chris (March 11, 2016). "Derrick Rose out but Bulls like what they see in guard Justin Holiday". ChicagoTribune.com. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Dragic scores 26 as Heat beat Bulls 118–96". NBA.com. March 11, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
  32. ↑ "Bulls wipe out big early deficit, pound 76ers 115–105". NBA.com. April 13, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  33. ↑ "Knicks Acquire Derrick Rose". NBA.com. June 22, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  34. 1 2 "Justin Holiday 2016-17 Game Log". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  35. ↑ "BULLS SIGN JUSTIN HOLIDAY". NBA.com. July 10, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  36. ↑ "DeRozan scores 35 points, Raptors beat Bulls 124-115". ESPN.com. January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  37. ↑ "LaVine gets 18, Bulls end Miami's 7-game win streak, 119-111". ESPN.com. January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  38. ↑ Smith, Jimmy (November 28, 2013). "Almost from birth, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday was destined to be a basketball player". NOLA.com. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  39. ↑ "Holiday scores 27, Bulls hold off Walker, Hornets 123-120". ESPN.com. November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
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