Jrue Holiday made his debut for the Boston Celtics against the New York Knicks. Despite his offense not yet coming around, Holiday impressed with his ability to guard one of the most physical scorers in the NBA, allowing the Celtics to stay small and keep a center and Jayson Tatum near the rim. Holiday's defensive prowess has always been a strength, and he showcased it in his Celtics debut. The Celtics looked good in their game against the Knicks, and Holiday's playmaking abilities on both ends of the floor were praised by analysts. Holiday also made an impact in the Celtics' home opener against the Miami Heat. He denied Jaime Jaquez Jr. at the rim and is starting to learn his place in Boston's offense, which is opening doors for his teammates to make big plays.
Jrue Holiday is starting to learn his place in Boston's offense – which is opening doors for his teammates to make big plays. @JaredWeissNBA looks at how Holiday and the Celtics are learning to play through one another ⤵️ https://t.co/N6W9HeHInN
Jrue Holiday denies Jaime Jaquez Jr. at the rim! ❌ (via @celtics) https://t.co/AFmoYx8tcE
Jrue Holiday welcomed Jaime Jaquez to the league 👀 👋 (via @celtics) https://t.co/dXKls3KXrH
Jrue arrives for Boston’s home opener! 🍀📍 Watch Celtics/Heat tonight on ESPN at 7:30 pm/et. https://t.co/N01k61ZBe2
Jrue Holiday’s defensive prowess already a boon for Celtics: ‘Jrue’s special’ ⤵️ https://t.co/J6uqO60CHy
“The Celtics looked really good! Jrue Holiday is a playmaker on both ends of the floor.” —@RealSkipBayless https://t.co/5tK6hweUG0
Jayson Tatum gave Jrue Holiday a funny reality check ahead of his Celtics debut https://t.co/a7YGVmTeQA
Jrue Holiday's offense hasn't come around yet, but it's impressive to see how he can take on one of the most physical scorers in the NBA in single coverage to allow the team to stay small and keep a center and Tatum near the rim.
Jrue Holiday's first bucket as a Celtic 🙌 (via @NBA) https://t.co/RtDKmuk0NS
Jrue Holiday's Celtics' debut 🔜☘️ 📺 7:00 ET on ESPN https://t.co/Fqf7gZDwRd
Jrue Holiday getting ready for his Celtics debut 🍀 (via @NBA) https://t.co/LDjVyjx9Xt
Jrue Holiday warms up for his Celtics debut at MSG! ☘️ 📺 Celtics vs. Knicks at 7:00 pm/et on ESPN! #KiaTipOff23 https://t.co/HCopibj5B8
Jrue Holiday pulled up in an all-white fit for his Celtics debut. 🔥 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/hwdsgiMziq
Jrue Holiday is in the building for his Boston Celtics debut 📍 🆚 Celtics at Knicks 📺 7:00pm/et on ESPN 👀 #KiaTipOff23 https://t.co/hxkvfi590h
Jrue Holiday has always been a force on the defensive end 🔒 The 5x All-Defensive guard makes his Celtics debut vs. Knicks at 7:00 pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/8b8HJ7zpvA