How tall is Jrue Holiday?

Jrue Holiday
Jrue Holiday


Two-time All-Star and NBA champion Jrue Holiday is regarded as one of the best guard defenders in the league. Holiday is known for his defense on opposition’s best offensive players night in and night out. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers 17th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft.


While his defensive abilities standout, Holiday also has a polished offensive game. He can handle the rock and create great looks for his teammates. His team-first mentality makes him one of the most valuable players in the NBA today.


Holiday was instrumental during the Bucks championship run in 2021. He made one of the most clutch steals in the NBA Finals. He stole the ball from Devin Booker and then threw a lob to Giannis, sealing the deal for the Bucks to win the title.


Before the Finals, Holiday also took on the defensive duties to guard Kevin Durant in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. While Durant did put up 48 points, Holiday stopped Durant from making a potential buzzer beater in that series.


This offseason, the Bucks traded Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics in a multi-team deal involving superstar Damian Lillard. Alongside superstars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Holiday will be looking to make another title run in 2024.


Jrue Holiday Height

Jrue Holiday is a 6 feet 4 point guard and can also play the shooting guard spot. His height helps him grab crucial boards, as he averages 4.1 rebounds per game. That is a solid number for a point guard.


Holiday has been one of the best defenders in the NBA for over a decade now. Even though his height is below the league-average, his footwork, timing, and IQ has established him as one of the best two-way guards.


Jrue Holiday Wingspan

Jrue Holiday has a 6 foot 7 inch wingspan. This helps Holiday in disrupting passing lanes, generating steals and also contesting shots. So far in his career, Holiday is averaging 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks per game.


Jrue Holiday Weight

Jrue Holiday weighs 205 lbs (92 kgs). His weight is perfect for his style of play because it allows him to move smoothly and defend some of the quickest guards in the NBA.


During a game against the Indiana Pacers in the 2022-23 regular season, Holiday dropped a career-high 51 points on 66.7% shooting. He was named an All-Star last season and is looking to build on that this upcoming season with the Celtics.


Adding Holiday to the talented Celtics group arguably makes them the biggest threat in the Eastern Conference. Various sports betting websites have the Celtics as the favorites to win it all.


FAQs

Q. Who is Jrue Holiday's wife?

A. Jrue’s wife is Lauren Holiday. She is a former professional soccer player.

Q. What team does Jrue Holiday play for?

A. Jrue Holiday plays for the Boston Celtics.

Q. What position does Jrue Holiday play?

A. Jrue Holiday plays primarily as a point guard, but can also play the shooting guard spot.

Q. Where was Jrue Holiday born?

A. Jrue Holiday was born in Chatsworth, California, United States.

Q. What is Jrue Holiday's full name?

A. His full name is Jrue Randall Holiday.