Could Jrue Holiday thrive as the Boston Celtics’ sixth man?
Key points:
- NBA insider suggests that Jrue Holiday might be utilized as a sixth man for the Boston Celtics
- The flexibility of the Celtics' roster allows for different lineup combinations
- Starting Holiday may be more beneficial for the team than bringing him off the bench
NBA insider Zach Lowe believes that Jrue Holiday could be utilized as the sixth man for the Boston Celtics this season. While Holiday is commonly seen as a staple in the starting lineup, Lowe argues that bringing him off the bench could maximize the team’s rotation and minutes, particularly when giving Jayson Tatum a break. With Holiday and Jaylen Brown on the floor together, it could provide the Celtics with two All-Star perimeter ball handlers. However, it remains to be seen how Holiday feels about the possibility, as he has only come off the bench in a small number of games throughout his career. Overall, starting Holiday is seen as more beneficial for the team.
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