College career
In his freshman season at University of Washington, Holiday played sparingly for the Huskies. In 19 games, he averaged 0.7 points in 6.6 minutes per game. [2]
In his sophomore season, his role, playing time and production all increased. In 35 games, he averaged 2.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 15.6 minutes per game. [2]
In his junior season, he was named to the 2010 Pac-10 All-Defensive Team. In 34 games (21 starts), he averaged 5.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 22.2 minutes per game. [2]
In his senior season, he was named the Huskies' co-captain along with Isaiah Thomas. He went on to be named the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year by Netscouts Basketball. In 35 games (all starts), he averaged 10.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.3 minutes per game. [2]
Professional career
Okapi (2011–2012)
Holiday went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. On August 4, 2011, he signed with Okapi Aalstar of Belgium for the 2011–12 season. [3] He was a starter for the Belgian team alongside fellow future NBA player Chris Copeland. [4]
Idaho Stampede (2012–2013)
In July 2012, Holiday joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On October 1, 2012, he signed with the Cavaliers. [5] However, he was later waived by the Cavaliers on October 10, 2012. [6] Two days later, he was claimed off waivers by the Portland Trail Blazers. [7] However, he was later waived by the Trail Blazers on October 27. [8]
On October 31, 2012, Holiday was acquired by the Idaho Stampede. [9] On November 28, he made his debut for Idaho in a 112–98 loss to the Los Angeles D-Fenders, recording 15 points and six rebounds. [10]
Philadelphia 76ers (2013)
On April 1, 2013, Holiday signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. [11] [12] Two days later, he made his debut for the 76ers in an 88–83 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, recording two points and two rebounds in seven minutes. [13] On April 26, Holiday was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team and All-Defensive Second Team. [14] In July 2013, Holiday joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2013 NBA Summer League. On August 14, 2013, he was waived by the 76ers. [15] [16] On September 30, 2013, he signed with the Utah Jazz. [17] However, he was later waived by the Jazz on October 26, 2013, after playing seven preseason games. [18]
Szolnok (2013–2014)
On November 21, 2013, Holiday signed with Szolnoki Olaj of Hungary for the rest of the 2013–14 season. [19] In 19 league games for Szolnok, he averaged 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
Atlanta Hawks (2015–2016)
On July 9, 2015, Holiday signed a multi-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks. [25] On October 29, he made his season debut in a 112–101 win over the New York Knicks, recording two points in 13 minutes off the bench. [26]
Chicago Bulls (2016)
On February 18, 2016, Holiday was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team trade involving the Hawks and the Utah Jazz. [27] On March 11, 2016, he made his first start for the Bulls (sixth of career) with Derrick Rose out injured. [28] In 38 minutes of action, he recorded a then-season-high 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a 118–96 loss to the Miami Heat. [29] In the Bulls' season finale on April 13, Holiday scored a career-high 29 points in a 115–105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. [30]
Return to Chicago (2017–2019)
On July 10, 2017, Holiday signed with the Chicago Bulls, returning to the franchise for a second stint. [33] On January 3, 2018, Holiday led Chicago with 26 points in a 124–115 loss to the Toronto Raptors. [34] On January 15, 2018, he made a career-best seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points in a 119–111 win over the Miami Heat. [35]
On November 23, 2018, Holiday had 27 points and 13 rebounds in a 103–96 loss to the Heat. [36] A day later, he had 14 points and 11 rebounds in a 111–96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was 4-of-13 from three-point range, marking his 31st straight game with a made three, tying Kirk Hinrich for the longest streak in team history. [37] He broke the record the following game. [38] By early December, he was the only player with at least one three-pointer in every game to begin the season. [39] His franchise-record streak ended at 43 straight games. [40]
Indiana Pacers (2019–2022)
On July 31, 2019, Holiday signed a one-year deal worth $4.8 million with the Indiana Pacers, uniting him with his younger brother Aaron. [43]
On November 22, 2020, Holiday re-signed with the Pacers on a three-year, $18 million contract. [44] [45]
