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Who is Justin Holiday?
Justin Holiday is well-known as an American Professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies. He victories an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015.
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.
He was called to the 2010 Pac-10 All-Defensive Team in his junior season. In 34 games and 21 starts, he averaged 5.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals in 22.2 minutes per game.
He was called the Huskie’s co-captain along with Isaiah Thomas in his senior season. He went on to be called the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year by Netscouts Basketball. Holiday averaged 10.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists,s and 1.2 steals in 28.3 minutes per game in 35 games.
Professional career
Okapi 2011-2012
In 2011, he went undrafted NBA draft. He signed with Okapi Allstar of Belgium for the 011-12 season on August 4, 2011. He was a starter for the Belgian team alongside fellow future NBA player Chris Copeland.
How old is Justin Holiday?
Justin Alaric Holiday is currently aged 33 as of 2022, having been born on April 5, 1989, in Mission Hills, California, U.S. He shares his birthday with famous people such as Colin Powell, Hayley Atwell, Jane Asher, Juicy J, Lily James, Max Gail, Mike Eli, Mike McCready, and others.
Justin Holiday Family
Who are Justin Holiday’s Parents?
Justin Alaric Holiday was born in Mission Hill, California to Shawn and Toya Holiday. His mother and father played college basketball at Arizona State. His mother was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1982.
Does Justin Holiday have Siblings?
Holiday has three siblings, two brothers Jrue and Aaron, and a sister Lauren. His brothers played basketball and became NBA players and his sister played basketball for UCLA’s women’s team. He is also the brother-in-law of U.S. women’s national soccer team player Lauren Holiday.
Justin Holiday Education
Holiday attended Campbell Hall School in Studio City California, where he played football for the school team. He joined Washington University, where he played college football from 2007 to 2011.
Justin Holiday Spouse
Holiday married his beautiful and loving wife Shekinah Holiday on August 31, 2013, in Ruston, Louisiana. The couple married after dating for six years. She was a member of the Northwestern State women’s cross-country team.
Justin Holiday Kids
Holiday and his wife have one child, a daughter born in November 2017, making him a father for the first time.
Justin Holiday Height
Holiday has an athletic, and physically fit body with a standing height of 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and a weight of 82 kg (180 lbs).
Idaho Stampede 2012-2013
Justin joined the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2012 NBA Summer League in July 2012. He then signed with the team on October 1, 2012. On October 10, 2012, he was waived by the Cavaliers. After two days he was claimed off waivers by the Portland Trail Blazers but was later waived by the Trail Blazers on October 27.
He then was acquired by the Idaho Stampede on October 31, 2012. Holiday made his debut for Idaho in a 112-98 defeat by the Los Angeles D-Fenders, recording 15 points and 6 rebounds on November 28.
Philadelphia 76ers (2013)
Holiday signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on April 1, 2013. He then made his debut for the 76ers in an 88-83 defeat by the Charlotte Bobcats after two days. Holiday recorded 2 points and 2 rebounds in 7 minutes. He then was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team and All-Defensive Second Team on April 26.
Szolnok (2013-2014)
Justin joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2013 NBA Summer League on July 2013. He was then waived by the 76ers on August 14, 2013. Holiday later signed with the Utah Jazz on September 30, 2013.
On October 26, 2013, he was waived by the Jazz following playing 7 preseason games. He then signed with Szolnoki Olaj of Hungary for the rest of the 2013-14 season on November 21, 2013. Holiday averaged 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in 19 league games for Szolnok.
Golden State Warriors (2014-2015)
Justin joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2014 NBA Summer League in July 2014. He then signed with the team on September 8, 2014. The holiday was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors on November 14, 2014, but recalled the following day. He then scored a career-high 23 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets on March 13, 2015.
Justin later won an NBA championship with the Warriors following defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals in 6 games. He averaged 4.3 points and 1.2 rebounds per game in 59 games for Golden State in 2014-15.
Atlanta Hawks (2015-2016)
He signed a multi-deal with the Atlanta Hawks on July 9, 2015. Holiday made his season debut in a 112- 101 victory over the New York Knicks, recording 2 points in 13 minutes off the bench on October 29.
Chicago Bulls 2016
The holiday was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a 3-team trade involving the Hawks and the Utah Jazz on February 18, 2016. He made his 1st start for the Bull 6th of his career with Derrick Rose out injured on March 11, 2016.
In 38 minutes of action, he recorded a then season-high 14 points 4, rebounds 1 assist 2 steals, and 2 blokes in a 118-92 loss to the Miami Heat. In the Bull’s season final on April 13 he scored a career-high 29 points in a 115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
New York Knicks 2016 to 2017
The holiday was traded, along with Derrick Rose and a 2017 2nd-round draft pick, to the New York Knicks in exchange for José Calderón, Jerian Grant, and Robin Lopez on June 22, 2016. He scored a season-high 20 points against the Phoenix Suns in the Knicks’ season final on April 12, 2017.
Return to Chicago from 2017 to 2019
He signed with the Chicago Bulls, back to the franchise for a season time. Justin then led Chicago with 26 points in a 1244-115 loss to the Toronto Raptors on January 3, 2018.
He made a career-best 7 3-pointers and scored 25 points in a 119-111 victory against the Miami Heat on January 15, 2018. On November 23, 2018, he had 27 points and 13 rebounds in a 103-96 loss to the Heat. After a day, Holiday had 14 points and 11 rebounds in a 111-96 defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The holiday was 4-of-13 from 3-point range marking his 31st straight game with a made 3-pointer, tying Kirk Hinrich for the longest streak in the team’s history. He then broke the record in the next game. By early December, Holiday was the only player with at least one 3-pointer in every ga,e to start the season. His franchise-record streak concluded at 43 straight games.
Memphis Grizzlies (2019)
Justin was exchanged for MarShon Brooks, Wayne Selden Jr. and two future second-round draft picks to the Memphis Grizzlies on January 3, 2019. He then scored a career-high 30 points in a 129-127 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks on April 7, 2019.
Indiana Pacers (2019-2022)
Holiday signed a one-year contract worth $4.767 million with the Indiana Pacers, on July 31, 2019, He was united with his younger brother Aaron. He then played an NBA-high 250 consecutive games (among active players), until the streak was broken on December 1, 2021, because of compliance with the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
Sacramento Kings (2022)
Justin was traded together with Jeremy Lamb, Domantas Sabonis, and a 2023 second-round pick to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Buddy Hield, Tyrese Haliburton, and Tristan Thompson on February 8, 2022.
Return to Atlanta (2022-present)
Justin and Maurice Harkless were traded to the Atlanta Hawks on July 6, 2022, in exchange for Kevin Huerter. The contract reunited Holiday with his brother Aaron, who signed with the Hawks as a free agent.
Justin Holiday’s Net Worth
American professional basketball player, Holiday plays for the Atlanta Hawks. He has an estimated net worth of around $ million as of 2022.
