The Boston Celtics have solidified their roster by extending Jrue Holiday's contract for four additional seasons, ensuring that he remains with the team for the foreseeable future. This move has been met with positive reactions from both the team and Holiday, with the Celtics recognizing the value he brings to their lineup. The extension is part of Boston's strategy to lock in their core players, including Kristaps Porzingis and, eventually, Jayson Tatum, aiming to maintain their status as the NBA's top overall seed. Jrue Holiday expressed his enthusiasm for the extension, highlighting his desire to "win multiple rings" with the Celtics and his commitment to the team's long-term success. The financial terms of Holiday's deal were anticipated, with predictions suggesting a starting salary around $28 million, which ended up being slightly higher at $30.1 million.
Yet while the Knicks have secured their status as a playoff team, the squad has not established home-court advantage for the first round. @krisplashed https://t.co/EGhLP0wACh
Jrue Holiday on signing his new extension with us: "I want to be here. I want to win multiple rings. And I've heard people say that here plenty of times, so I'm ready for that."
March 16 @BleacherReport I wrote "Look for the Celtics to offer Holiday a longer deal (probably four additional seasons) but at a lower price (perhaps $28 million starting)" - he starts at $30.1m https://t.co/5uYt6iU8rt https://t.co/DjhfZztr0v
"Once I knew I was getting traded here, this was a part of what I wanted, what I envisioned." Jrue Holiday explains why committing long-term to the Celtics was a no-brainer. https://t.co/3mZfpK9Xcv
Jrue Holiday has some big goals for the next few years in Boston. 👀💍 https://t.co/eExFcEWHWh
Jrue Holiday: "Once I knew I was getting traded here, this is a part of what I wanted or what I envisioned. Being in a great organization, being here for a lengthy amount of time and being able to play along guys like JT and JB and really try to get more banners, get more rings… https://t.co/nkLycasolY
Full story on the Jrue Holiday extension and what this means for the Celtics going forward as they grapple with the second apron, with @ShamsCharania https://t.co/Jbr6sKSskN
NEW from @ChrisForsberg_: Three thoughts after Celtics splurge to extend Jrue Holiday https://t.co/NGvHGzsqcF
Knicks vying for same championship window as Celtics, who agreed to extension with Jrue Holiday @Krisplashed https://t.co/NyCD5atR2H
Jrue Holiday isn’t leaving Boston any time soon https://t.co/fGpHNJHwjv
🚨 Jrue is reportedly staying in Boston and getting that bag 💰🍀 https://t.co/dJZOFSYUxb
Both Boston and Holiday have been thrilled with the partnership, I’m told. Celtics knew what it would take to extend Kristaps Porzingis when they acquired him. Similarly, Holiday. Once Tatum gets his deal, the core of the NBA’s top overall seed will be locked in for years to come