Jrue Holiday on Celtics trade, starting “The Process,” defending Steph Curry | Draymond Green Show

Jrue Holiday joins ‘The Draymond Green Show’ and discusses growing up in a basketball family, being an NBA All-Star, and the trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to start “The ‘Process.” Dray & Jrue also chat about getting traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Portland Trail Blazers and then the Boston Celtics for Damian Lillard, what was said among Jrue, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton after the fact, and what it’s been like playing for the Celtics as a childhood fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, Dray & Jrue talk about how Jrue’s defensive talents are similar to Steph Curry’s shooting ability, the leap that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have made, and much more.
00:00 - Start
03:00 - NBA family
09:00 - 76ers trade
14:00 - Damian Lillard trade
27:00 - Celtics experience
37:00 - Being a lockdown defender
44:00 - Tatum & Brown’s growth
59:00 - NBA families
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[@christopherperkins1733]

Us Celtics fans are spoiled by the culture/maturity/grace of our players. Jrue fits right in and we love seeing him bring it all onto the court for us game after game.

[@davidsok7596]

We are not spoiled , we want to be best and we are the best supporter, we are very real about team

[@CJ-nw5et]

most overrated franchise

[@steveb931]

​​@@davidsok7596 I don't think the fans are very real at all. Look at all the people who always said fan favorite marcus smart was part of our big 3 and irreplaceable when really he is more of an end of the bench stiff. Think about how good the celtics would have been all these years if they just took the obvious consensus pick that we all wanted in 2014 julius randle now that would've been a real 3. Celtics/boston fans are the worst they all love bench stiffs and hustle plays over good players and winners (patrice Bergeron who the vast majority of people said they wouldn't trade for Crosby lol is an extreme example)(red sox and patriots actually convinced their fans that ownership making extra money by pretending to be smart while ripping everyone off is good for the fans) At least this year if they win it all then all our fans will finally have to be quiet about bench stiffs since only Al will be getting any real playoff minutes off the bench and he is really a 6th starter.

[@AbelAraya]

@@steveb931 I disagree. I think in hindsight, we can learn and appreciate the ethos of what Marcus Smart was able to bring to the culture here within the Boston Celtics. He did so much to raise the level of confidence in JB and JT, especially Jaylen Brown. I think he's taken the mantle of becoming a vocal leader for this team, and his emotions tend to showcase that on the floor. Smart was a necessary departure, as tough as it was, but this Celtics team would've never gotten to its level of toughness and physicality if it were not for Marcus Smart.

[@dorksandsports6977]

@@CJ-nw5ethow so? Most championships of all time, a great history, and constantly competitive year after year. It’s weird when the Celtics aren’t in the playoffs

[@41netto]

Great interview. I like how Draymond doesn’t interrupt and lets him talk. Not everyone does that.

[@erniejohnson677]

He learnt that from his mental therapy sessions

[@YoungFaith15]

Facts

[@yoFutxre]

As a Boston fan I always respected what Jrue has done on both ends of the court, but now that he is on my team I’ve seen the person that he is and I’m truly amazed. Absolute class and genuinely a great person. Glad to have a person of his character in a team I’m rooting for.🙏 Nothing but love in Boston for him.

[@pfneuman]

Jrue Holiday, such a gentleman! Warriors fan wishing you and the Celtics all the best in the playoffs. Go get it 🏆!

[@hdiverson]

Respect! Salute🍀

[@alonheron9156]

Dam we really not gone make it nah im not givin up yet 😢😮😅 go GSW

[@erl-qe9qf]

Thank you, Draymond. As a 68 yr old lifelong Celtic fan, I’ve hated you as an opponent, but having seen your friendly, sincere, compassionate personality, I’ve done a 180. Great questions and comments to Jrue. He is a true gem of a basketball player and human being and as a someone who watched the great defense of Dennis Johnson, Bird’s favorite teammate, Jrue maintains the great Celtics tradition. We are blessed he’s in Boston!

[@erniejohnson677]

He learnt how to ask questions from his mental health therapy sessions

[@cmac392]

Out of all the Celtic trades I've never seen Brad Stevens so happy

[@steveb931]

Adding jrue was a big win for him and us but also unloading a shit sandwich and getting kp is an incredible win that I can't believe the nba let happen since it seems like an inside job since nobody thinks marcus is worth more than a bag of used basketballs

[@hesso__]

@@steveb931 calling Marcus a shit sandwich is crazy lmao, but it was the right move.

[@acco5038]

@@steveb931have some fucking respect degen

[@clutch7548]

@@steveb931He won defensive player of the year goofball

[@KamuiProductsInc]

​@@clutch7548one of the worst dpoys if we're being serious

[@shezpherd]

Love Jrue. The end when he goes talking about his wife and stuff, Jrue is a damn good dude. So happy he’s with the Cs and hope it’s for the long haul.

[@andogrando487]

Jrue is just such a genuinely awesome dude - it was so hard to see him leave Milwaukee the city loved him and appreciated everything he and his wife were doing for the community. Honestly feel like we could've ran it back, like man it was tough moment when I saw that trade.

[@FlowerSupply420]

Needed more offense, it was too easy to stop Giannis when he doesn’t have enough help.

[@cartiersabu]

@@FlowerSupply420later yall gon say “we needed more defense” when things dont turn out well in May

[@gunny-lneck4352]

@@cartiersabuyou’ll wake up and realize no trade is perfect. The bucks objectively raised there ceiling while lowering there floor. That was the whole point of the trade

[@professor_thunder]

World Class basketball player - World Class Human Being

[@lunacy5510]

Easily most likeable NBA player. And amazing player nonetheless.

[@Trunx]

as a bucks fan i’ll always love and miss jrue

[@asid448]

You my friend...are a true Bucks fan. Too often when the Bucks and Celtics play (a good rivalry), some Bucks fans are petty, and bash Jrue as a trash player because he's wearing a Cs jersey now. I'll just say this...without Jrue, there is NO championship for the Bucks.

[@solliskuxxswag]

I wish he was still on the bucks 😢

[@coryricks]

Glad Dray has Jrue on the pod! I just told one of my friends Jrue is one of the best two way players in the NBA. I’m from New Orleans and when he played here I saw it with my own eyes.

[@DibbukHD]

Duh if you know ball

[@coryricks]

@@DibbukHD he was suggesting the Jrue is only ok offensively.. My argument was that he is better than average offensively. His game may not be as nice as Steph, Kyrie etc but dude gets the job done

[@micahpg3407]

@@coryricks Your friend is dumb. He is the number 1 ranked corner 3-point shooter, and is a top 5 C&S 3-point shooter, per synergy.

[@coryricks]

When it comes to this particular player, he and I have two different views..

[@briankane460]

We love jrue in boston.

[@Pa.streetz.bulliez]

This prolly ya best podcast

[@gerrimiccio9033]

100% ✊🏻

[@carolynking1286]

Such a blessed young man. Well spoken, humble

[@GD1_3]

Jrue is going to be that piece that gets Boston over the hump! We're stoked to have him and his family here in Boston. Hopefully for a bit 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@Krideezy]

Jrue a funny ass fella. Always loved how he plays. He plays the game right. Respect.

[@BulletAgario]

I was so excited when I heard we traded for Jrue. I’ve always wanted him on the Celtics especially after watching him on the bucks.

[@ThisChangeIsAwful]

yt keeps suggesting this podcast to me and i keep not watching it cause i dont want to stop hating Draymond and the exact thing I feared is happening.

[@elijahdavis6885]

I think this (in some capacity) is how all Draymond fans start😂😂 he my fav player

[@jimmoore8951]

He grows on you, doesn't he?

[@elijahdavis6885]

ofc, pauseee tho@@jimmoore8951 🤣

[@iitzchiko]

Thanks Dray, really love your interview style. We appreciate you giving us a peek behind true personalities.

[@user-ve7qo3xk9j]

I'm not gonna lie here..As a greek i've been following the Bucks closely since 2013 when Giannis joined..the impact that Jrue had on this team was the only one that felt championship material out of every player that joined the Bucks since 2013..a moment of appreciation by all greek nba fans out there for the greatness that Jrue brought on this team, wish him the best cause he deserves it ♥️

[@giombi15]

This interview made me realize Giannis requested to trade Jrue for Dame. Jrue just too polite to say it

[@QW22312]

Jrue is ass in the playoffs, what did he expect when you shoot 17% in the playoffs? and you the starting pg? foh

[@henockjoyimanuel1763]

No he doesn’t

[@juanpablocarabali9120]

Much respect for Jrue holiday but he was shit in the playoffs last year

[@devinjenkins9964]

@@QW22312Jrue is not a 1/2 option. Only reason bucks won that year cause the whole league was riddled with injuries be fr. He can defend and do whatever tf he want now y’all some dense non basketball geniuses huh

[@youngcity4241]

That’s cap the bucks didn’t tell Giannis on purpose cause his feelings would be involved

[@knowsmebyname]

50:45 Wow you see Jrue's eyes light up when Draymond asked Jrue about his wife? That is a beautiful thing.

[@mrperniciouswithag]

Jrue might be the most standup guy in the league. Respect from everyone, humble, family man, classy, works hard for the team over himself, doesn’t get credit and doesn’t care. In some ways more admirable than other standup, universally respected guys like Steph and Dame bc they do get all the accolades as a reward. He just goes out and competes and is a good dude. Became a huge fan after this.

[@jameswise9172]

Comes after we blow a 30pt 😂 but we ain’t have jrue , dwhite or Tillman 😭still shocked how we got jrue man loved him since Philly

[@cvgodd1432]

😂😂 I feel bad for Hawks next game. Remember when warriors came back and beat us, the next time we played them it was a 50 piece. They won’t go as hard but expect a huge blow out on Thursday. JB was pissed!! That’s his hometown!

[@alexkonta2412]

Bucks fan here. Love and respect to Jrue, always.

[@donovandwyer7791]

Jrue is such a special unrecognized talent man. Most versatile defender in the nba and Best hands I’ve ever seen on defense. Such a humble and content guy.

[@khadijatbello6635]

The way he spoke of his wife 😢❤🙌🏾

[@bagbroch9339]

Jrue gotta be top 5 in just “liked” nba guys. Find a Jrue hater and stay away haha

[@angelajohns2853]

Draymond Knows exactly the Feeling !

[@LucasCBC]

Top tier interview in sports general, thanks

[@liofrmny]

as a suns fan, jrue has so much of my respect

[@rocsreviews1230]

Love you Draymond glad you back consistently poddin

[@robertodanga]

These 2 have really impressed me because of their humility and reverence for the Lord. Great show.

[@timothychang4166]

Not many men left in this world who understand what it means to suffer silently bearing the emotional burden for the sake of family

[@angelajohns2853]

Yes Lord Jesus, That interview was so sentimental ❤Wow can relate , keep up your genuine love!

[@rafaelluna3564]

Dope interview , will always love how dray did this all season the year we won right through all the losses the criticism of giving out "x's and o's" and winning a championship to culminate something no other active player did before . Big fan of this show and Draymond , let's go dubs

[@corpr8dystopia778]

Jrue goated

[@michaelwhite4004]

Jrue holiday on the Draymond green show love to see it awesome guest Draymond.🏀

[@bagbroch9339]

Draymond interviews are always so good man

[@MistaDvN]

Awesome chat ....awesome show!

[@carolynking1286]

Great interview Draymond

[@ApeManULTRA]

Jrue is such a good dude! We're happy to have him here in Boston! ☘ Thank you for another solid pod, Draymond. EDIT- I just realized that I was not subbed on my personal youtube account (I usually watch on my alternate/work youtube account while at work). Subbed here as well now lol

[@ApeManULTRA]

I really enjoyed what Jrue said about JB, too. JB is definitely a wicked good dude! He's taken so much shit, too, but he remains one of the best humans here.

[@ElzRayEks]

Great interview! Good job Draymond!

[@cvgodd1432]

We love Jrue in Boston, he has no problem doing what ever the coach asks and always hitting clutch 3s!! If he was playing last night no way we blow a 30 pt lead lol even though I think they blew it on purpose to keep Miami out the play in. Celtics want Hawks or Bulls first rd.

[@seanjjpaul]

Super underrated player of his generation. Bucks don’t win a title without Jrue

[@The-Next-Chapter]

Im from new orleans i hate they gave this man up in the first place but it needed to happen for him to get that chip

[@consciousdaytrader]

Jrue is so missed, as a Buck fan I still can't believe he was moved. Amazing personality, and great values and he is an absolute competitor. 🦌Celtics I hope you do a better job at treating this diamond of a human being/basketball player. I know he will be a huge contributor to your championship aspirations. Now our road to our 3rd Chip got a lot harder

[@atheeromar223]

Great guy! Nothing but love here

[@jonestwo345]

Great interview. Inspiring as well.

[@emdeezy7529]

Great show Guys

[@jimmoore8951]

If you don't respect Jrue's game then you don't know 🏀

[@blazingbold8707]

Great episode dray

[@ananhsou3920]

this was great ty

[@juniorhernandez3347]

Good guy Jrue Holiday is one of my favorite athletes out there. The individual and the athlete are easy to like. You can’t say that about a lot of your favorite athletes of all time.

[@anthonycalcagni7949]

This guy is such an amazing human being and an absolute pro. I’m proud to have him wearing Celtics green he is the perfect fit for that team and I hope he gets to finish his career in Boston and win a few more chips

[@reeceaguilar8374]

Love Draymond as an interviewer

[@blackprix]

I remember about a week before we got him saying to everybody I know we need to get Jrue. When it happened, the whole neighborhood could hear me that’s how excited I was about getting this great player to play for a great organization with a good team.😮

[@lurkintomgaming397]

Jrue just a good guy

[@franklinrodriguez6697]

This Celtics team should be having a parade in June no excuses stacked have everything been together for awhile at least the core. It's time !! I love Steph Curry and the Warriors but we just don't have it .

[@markswoooooo209]

I LOVED jru in Milwaukee! I will always remember you champ

[@Mehta_verse]

U da man Draymond

[@philly2k515]

As a philly native i remember jrue on front pages of news papers, he played great for us i was mad we traded him

[@Profecy33]

As a Celtics fan I loved this. I was never a fan of Draymond but he definitely got fan points with me (no pun intended) .. this was really dope

[@thermitebanana]

Jrue is a real one

[@caleblamkin]

greatest commercial of all time is JT and draymonds subway commercial

[@yoyoyoyooooo5807]

GREAT INTERVIEW KINGS 🫡

[@tony56234]

Another good one draymond 💛💙💛💙💛💙 and jackson

[@angelajohns2853]

He such a Poster , made me mad all Star Weekend!

[@Mrcool19771]

Jrue Holiday is a remarkable young man. As a bucks fan , I will always root for his success .

[@jesseashmore8426]

Watching Jrue and D White play defense is my favorite part of being a Celtics fan.

[@aieshadaniels6104]

Draymond sound like he had a MAN crush that's brotherly love, great interview!

[@lubasikekelwa7196]

Dre how you not gonna ask Jrue who the toughest person to guard is for him 🤧

[@ApeManULTRA]

The answer is 'no one'.

[@user-xk5xo8uo4u]

He actually mentioned this recently. He said smaller shifty guards like Kyrie

[@Top5_297]

Gonna be interesting

[@boogieky]

class act ❤️

[@kimmurphy1755]

Dre, idk if you will see this message but I hope you do. I am an authentic fan of the GSW. That means win lose or draw I’m a fan. I am a huge fan of your as well, however, your actions in the game tonight vs Orlando when your team is fighting to keep your heads above water is unbelievable. Your need to be right and to get your point across is exhausting to watch. Your fans are counting on you to be in the game giving all you got w, l, or draw we stand by you! It’s just unnecessary! I feel bad for your teammates who stand by you, fight for you, depend on you and have to continually overcome extra hurdles because of you. It’s like you’re on a mission to sabotage this team! Every time they get a little momentum you do something stupid! Come on Dre, grow up! This is ridiculous‼️

[@stephonadair5931]

The NBA Gave Brook lo his defensive credit last year & Pat Bev his 21. Even use to say it was Marcus Smart as best Defensive PG. Jrue the best defender in the league and he not doing that chaotic pitbull stuff his defense keeps scorers calm just give bro his 💐

[@stephonadair5931]

Who remembers Portland vs NO in like 2018 when they had Rondo 🔐

[@TheIndianCelticsShow]

That was so much fun. Rondo my fav of all time and i had so much fun watching that team. Ad Rondo and jrue with a bunch of shooters🔥🔥. Always wonder what their ceiling would be had boogie cousins not got hurt

[@franklinrodriguez6697]

For SURE

[@angelajohns2853]

Dru looking like Phillip Bailey from Earth Wind in fire 🔥😅

[@ApeManULTRA]

Dude. For real! lol I've been saying this for a while, too! lmao

[@angelajohns2853]

Draymond turned into coach on court !

[@scottmcghie5060]

I’ve always loved drew since the beginning, I’m so stocked we got him!!! Love he is with the Celtics ☘️☘️☘️

[@shadthegreat11]

You might of commented 26 mins ago but my comment is still second and jrue is goated for sure!!!!

[@solliskuxxswag]

Man I love Jrue, I wish he was still on the bucks 😢

[@angelajohns2853]

Smart 🤓 online props , it's just Wonderful to see , no ignorant, Proud self esteem!

[@angelajohns2853]

I was watching Dru Lil bro with Rockets , down that with Udoka !

[@FawazFaz542]

This is definitely New Media

[@gmyep72]

Family will always be #1 priority.

[@roderickrobinson5962]

It's funny how us Celtics fans didn't want to see Smart Go.. but now yall understand why he is gone. We are a lot better from 3.. and our defense is doing much better . Consistency is what I see now from our PG. Jure.. Celtics fans hope we can get the monet t keep you.

[@boluaygepong5920]

Is it possible to get you guys to break down the defensive motions for us

[@cacaf8989]

We miss him in Milwaukee.

[@JohnStockton7459]

All of Milwaukee misses you Jrue 💔

[@joshlevins2461]

Off the court dray seems like a nice guy, he’s a good interviewer and I can’t wait to see him on tnt and espn in a few years

[@Dj.Hylanda]

The ad mid sentence with no warning is crazy son😂 Just put it in the beginning 🤣🤣🤣

[@mbethwebb9415]

Rue talking Dray’s game. In his shoes

[@stefanwatts7038]

I was initially upset about Brad giving up Marcus for this dude but my ENTIRE ATTITUDE changes MORE & MORE with each Dub.

[@angelajohns2853]

Y'all definitely representing the Black Bothers , June teeth Black and proud , Hershey Chocolate 😊!

[@lawrencedthomas8]

Wasn't Harrison Barnes traded in the middle of a game? Lol

[@angelajohns2853]

Great Podcast interview ,She is definitely, living proof , I am Glad you men recognize, Women's strength, within , OMG

[@chumaifezue4896]

This was such a dope interview, much respect to Draymond. Love Jrue on the squad. He's going to be a game changer for us in the playoffs. 😤😤💪🏿💯

[@i.c.deadpeople1453]

Jrue been doin this for a minute. Much respect!

[@donaldpratt2296]

Jrue is this generation’s Tony Allen. And like Tony, he’ll probably finish his career without a DPOY award while everyone in the league say he was the guy they didn’t want to play against.