Philadelphia 76ers draft rewind: Selecting Jrue Holiday in 2009
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Jrue Holiday with the No. 17 pick in the 2009 NBA draft. Holiday quickly became a key player for the team, contributing significantly during his early years and earning an All-Star selection in the 2012-13 season. After being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans, he went on to win NBA championships with the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics, and is currently making an impact with the Portland Trail Blazers.
- ▪The 76ers drafted Jrue Holiday after a playoff loss to the Orlando Magic in 2009.
- ▪Holiday started 51 games as a rookie, averaging 8.0 points and 3.8 assists.
- ▪He was named an All-Star in the 2012-13 season, averaging 17.7 points and 8.0 assists.
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