NBA World Reacts To The Jrue Holiday Contract News
The Milwaukee Bucks locked down two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo with a supermax contract prior to the start of the 2021 season, solidifying the organization as an Eastern Conference competitor for years to come.
On Sunday, the Bucks made another move to reinforce their burgeoning core.
According to Stadium’s Shams Charania, point guard Jrue Holiday has agreed to massive extension to stay in Milwaukee for the foreseeable future. The 30-year-old will sign a four-year max contract, worth up to $160 million.
The deal rewards the star, two-way point guard for a strong first year with the Bucks. Holiday has been somewhat of a revelation in Milwaukee, averaging 17.0 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and a career-high, 1.8 steals per game.
Milwaukee star guard Jrue Holiday and the Bucks have agreed to a four-year maximum contract extension worth up to $160 million, his agent Jason Glushon of @GlushonSM told @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 4, 2021
With the deal, Holiday will be well set-up to be the floor general for the Bucks for the next four years. But, he won’t be alone.
With Antetokounmpo’s pre-season contract extension and All-Star shooting guard Khris Middleton in just the second year of his five-year supermax, Milwaukee’s three best players will now be under contract through at least the 2023-2024 season.
Milwaukee has now locked its three stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday — for the long term. https://t.co/zNnfO5J1HR
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 4, 2021
Holiday was the only major new addition to the Bucks this season, after Milwaukee acquired him through a three-team trade. The 30-year-old has proved to be a major upgrade on defense and given the Bucks another late-game shot creator.
However, the trade for Holiday was met with a decent amount of criticism this past summer. For the most part, over halfway through the season, the 12-year NBA vet has silenced his critics.
Jrue Holiday is worth EVERY penny of that 160,00,000!!! That man is one of if not the best two way players in the game. IMHO Carry on…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 4, 2021
With Giannis leading the way, Milwaukee has pieced together a 32-17 record. Although the Bucks haven’t quite showed the regular season dominance that they did in 2020, the organization is well set-up for an Eastern Conference playoff run.
By signing Holiday to a longer deal, Milwaukee has shown that it’s willing to buckle down and push for an NBA title with it’s current roster core. Time will tell if that’s the right decision.
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