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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA Announces Major Jrue Holiday News After Celtics' Win
On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics blew out the Orlando Magic to win Game 5 of their first-round series and advance to the second round of the playoffs. The Celtics will take on the winner of the series between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons. As it stands, the Knicks lead the series 3-2 and will head to Detroit for Game 6. Regardless of who the Celtics match up with, fans should feel good about their odds to win the series and advance to the conference finals for the fourth consecutive year. Advertisement While they will rely heavily on their top players, such as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, to lead them to another deep playoff run, the Celtics will also need their key role players to bring their A-games as well. This includes Jrue Holiday, who missed each of the team's last three games due to a hamstring injury. Following Boston's series victory over the Magic, the NBA made a notable announcement regarding Holiday, who remains a crucial part of the team's success. Boston Celtics guard Jrue HolidayDavid Butler II-Imagn Images Now in his 16th season in the NBA, Holiday has developed a reputation as a great teammate and locker room leader, and on Thursday, he was rewarded for this exact reputation. Advertisement According to the NBA Communications' official X page, Holiday has received the Joe Dumars Trophy and is the winner of the 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship Award. This is the second time Holiday has received this award as he also won it during the 2020-21 season as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. Holiday has constantly been one of the most important players on each team he has been on, and that is no different in his second season with the Celtics. As the Celtics aim to repeat as NBA Champions, they will rely heavily on Holiday to contribute in every aspect of the game. Related: Ja Morant Trade Report Turns Heads After Grizzlies' Loss to Thunder Related: Lakers Player Sends Message to Damian Lillard After Devastating News
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA ｜塞爾特人老將「假期哥」 第二度奪運動精神獎
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 20: Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the Orlando Magic in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 20, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) (Maddie Meyer via Getty Images) 塞爾特人老將「假期哥」賀列迪（Jrue Holiday），新鮮出爐榮膺2024-25年NBA運動精神獎，這是他生涯第二度贏得此殊榮，前一次是在2020-21球季效力公鹿時獲獎。 NBA運動精神獎自1995-96球季起每年頒發一次，旨在表彰最能在球場上體現運動精神與公平競爭理想的球員。獎盃以兩屆NBA總冠軍得主杜馬斯（Joe Dumars）命名，他亦是首屆獲獎者。 每支NBA球隊皆提名一位球員角逐年度運動精神獎，由聯盟高層組成的評審團，從30位提名人中選出六位決賽入圍者（每個分區一人），最終由現役NBA球員投票決定得主。 The 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner is... Jrue Holiday! Holiday receives the Joe Dumars Trophy for the annual honor that recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. #NBAAwards — NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2025 除了兩次獲頒運動精神獎，賀列迪亦三度獲選為年度最佳隊友獎，表揚他無私的球風、在場內外的領袖氣質，及作為NBA球員榜樣的角色。此外，他亦是2024-25年度NBA社會正義冠軍獎的最終候選人之一，這是該獎設立五年以來，他第三度入圍決賽名單。 廣告 廣告 作為一位擁有16年資歷的老將，賀列迪兩度入選全明星，六度入選年度最佳防守陣容，並分別隨塞爾特人及公鹿奪得NBA總冠軍。他亦曾兩度代表美國男子國家隊出戰奧運，並奪得金牌。 總括而言，有獎又有品。
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jrue Holiday wins NBA's sportsmanship award for the second time, joining an elite club as the fifth player in history
Boston Celtics star Jrue Holiday (Image via) For the 2024-25 NBA season, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has won the NBA's sportsmanship award for the second time in his career. He is now only the 5th player in NBA history to have won the award more than once. With his team doing tremendously well in the postseason, having already moved to the Conference semifinals, Jrue has now yet another reason to celebrate. Jrue Holiday becomes fifth player with more than one NBA sportsmanship award Jrue Holiday topped the table with 34% of the first-place votes, which was cast by around 400 current NBA players, making him the winner for the second time. He first won this prestigious award in 2021, when he was with the Milwaukee Bucks . Now 4 years later, he has the honor again. — NBA (@NBA) Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Is Reported To Have Read Every... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo The sportsmanship award is called the Joe Dumars Trophy , named after the two-time champion and the inaugural winner of the sportsmanship award. Dumars won it during the 1995-96 season, and now the Basketball Hall of Famers name is forever etched alongside this prestigious award, that Jrue will receive at the end of the season. Jrue Holiday gains praise from Boston Celtics president Jrue Holiday has joined the likes of 4-time winner Mike Conley, 3-time winner Grant Hill, and 2-time winners Jason Kidd and Kemba Walker in this elite club of players to have won the award more than once. Hailing the 34-year-old, Boston Celtics President Brad Stevens said: 'In my experience, some of the best competitors are those who pair a quiet confidence with humility, show respect for the competition with their own preparation and work, and have the stamina to navigate the ups and downs of a season with grit and perspective. There is no better example of this than Jrue. He is the ultimate teammate and sets a great example for those striving to compete with integrity. His game does his talking, and his impact, on and off the court, goes well beyond his game.' His impact on and off the court has truly been tremendous, no wonder the Celtics star has everyone singing his praise. After such an incredible season, which the team has managed to continue into the postseason, things are only looking brighter for the star player. Also Read: Jrue Holiday wins 2025 NBA Sportsmanship Award beating out Kyrie Irving, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and more
Reuters
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Celtics' Jrue Holiday wins second Sportsmanship Award
May 1 - Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday won the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the second time on Thursday. Holiday, 34, previously received the Joe Dumars Trophy with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2020-21 season. Presented since 1995-96, the award goes to the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. After each team nominated one player, a panel of league executives selected one finalist from each division. Current NBA players then voted for the winner. Holiday received a total of 134 first-place votes and 3,046 points in the balloting. Jarrett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers (56 first-place votes, 2,704 points) finished second and Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks (93, 2,640) placed third. Holiday is also a three-time winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award and is a finalist for the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion Award. He is a two-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Holiday averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 62 games this season for the Celtics, who are awaiting their opponent in the Eastern Conference semifinals. --Field Level Media
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jrue Holiday wins 2025 NBA Sportsmanship Award beating out Kyrie Irving, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and more
Photo byJrue Holiday 's reputation as one of the NBA's most respected players was further cemented on Thursday, May 1, 2025, when he was named the recipient of the 2024–25 NBA Sportsmanship Award . The Boston Celtics guard was selected by his peers for his consistent display of respect, integrity, and professionalism on the court. It's the second time Holiday has earned the honor, solidifying his place among the league's most admired veterans. Boston Celtics star Jrue Holiday joins elite group with second NBA Sportsmanship Award The NBA confirmed Thursday that Jrue Holiday will take home the Joe Dumars Trophy , awarded each season to the player who best embodies sportsmanship. The 16-year veteran also won the award in 2021 as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks , and now becomes just the fifth player in league history to receive it multiple times. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo The award process begins with one nominee from each of the NBA's 30 teams. A panel of league executives then narrows the list to six finalists, one from each division. From there, current NBA players vote for the winner. Holiday finished first with 134 first-place votes. The other finalists were Jarrett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers , Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks , Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder , Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic, and Dorian Finney-Smith of the Los Angeles Lakers . 'The award goes to the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court,' the league stated. Holiday's calm demeanor, selfless play, and leadership have made him a role model across the league. Beyond this latest recognition, he is also a three-time recipient of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award and is currently a finalist for the NBA Social Justice Champion Award for the third time. On the court, Holiday is a two-time NBA champion, a two-time All-Star, and a six-time All-Defensive Team selection. He's also won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA. Also Read: Carmelo Anthony praises Anthony Edwards for going at LeBron James: 'Not everybody wants that type of action' As the Celtics await their second-round playoff opponent after defeating the Orlando Magic in five games, Holiday's latest accolade reinforces his influence as both a competitor and a leader in the NBA.
