This is the newest one on the list, and we owe it all to Brook Lopez beginning to shoot threes. [29] In Game 2 of the Pelicans' first-round playoff series against the Trail Blazers, Holiday had a career playoff-high 33 points in helping New Orleans take a 2–0 series lead with a 111–102 win. Ele jogou basquete universitário por uma temporada no UCLA Bruins antes de ser selecionado pelo Philadelphia 76ers como a 17ª escolha geral do Draft da NBA de 2009. Who doesn’t like a good nickname? 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Smith has a nickname of his own though. Flying through the air is MJ’s thing. In September, Lauren Holiday gave birth to Jrue Tyler Holiday. Call him Akeem. At the time, both were in relationships with others, but they became friends, and began dating after he was drafted by the Sixers. [49], My mom and my mom’s sister were on a kick with J names … my cousins names are Jessica, Jenna, Jade, Jaelyn and James. Hence, Wilt the Stilt. 2 overall prospect in the Class of 2008 by Rivals.com. She gave birth to healthy baby girl, Jrue Tyler Holiday, in September 2016. Maybe we could call him “Little Dog?” Or maybe “The Puppy?” Or would that maybe not go over well? [13] His 2013–14 season ended prematurely after season-ending surgery in February 2014 for a stress fracture in his right tibia. Now, if only Embiid and the Sixers could complete that process. [23] On December 4, he scored 34 points in a 125–115 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Nik Stauskas was never a remarkable NBA player. Some guys are known by only one name. Kobe. he stopped Luke kennard from driving with his back turned. Holiday, 30, is under contract for 2020-21 with a player option for 2021-22. Payton is the only point guard to ever be Defensive Player of the Year. You could say he’s called Kenny “The Jet” Smith because of his speed. The Pelicans point guard is heading into this season as the leader and focal point of one of the league’s most exciting teams. Let’s not get pedantic. [5][6], Holiday was drafted 17th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009 NBA draft. Jrue Holiday defends Luke Kennard with his back turned #shorts Jrue Holiday defensive recovery is insane! He was named the 2008 Gatorade National Player of the Year and a Parade Magazine First Team All-American. What is Allen Iverson the answer to? Have addressed this before as a very good fit for the Heat. [44] The two first met at a UCLA women's basketball game during his only season at the school. The Heat will have to determine if rolling the dice like that for a better shot at a championship right now is worth it. “The Big” whatever is usually a decent nickname concept, but none of them tops “The Big O” as a nickname. In 34 games, he averaged 14.3 points, 7.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Heat are in a seize-the-moment moment. View photos for Pelicans celebrate Father's Day with Jrue Holiday and Jrue Tyler You may very well be a star and even one who surpasses the world of sports fandom. [43] His younger sister, Lauren, played college basketball on the UCLA women's team. He had 13 points and six assists in UCLA's one-point win over Virginia Commonwealth in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. He led his school’s team to win the California Division IV state title with a score of 31–5.A part of the class of 2008, Rivals.com considered Jrue Holiday as the No. [18] On March 29, he was ruled out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a right interior orbital wall fracture. We think of Big Ben as being tall and foreboding. Holiday had an option for the 2021-22 season worth $26 million. Rik Smits was a giant guy from the Netherlands who was an underrated player. Relatives: Brothers Justin Holiday, Aaron Holiday. You can even just call him “Dream,” and people will know whom you’re talking about. We can’t say for sure how it started. Robert Parish played for 21 seasons, and for an NBA-record 1,611 regular-season games. He fit to the guys he was guarding like a glove. She is the daughter of current National Basketball Association (NBA) player Jrue Holiday. ... Mike Mazzeo: Tyler Johnson is out indefinitely with knee soreness, per Nets. Jrue Holiday is a 30-year-old guard who is an elite defender. This is maybe the best nickname story of the bunch. Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. Not Gary Payton. Holiday is making $26.1-million this year and is still under contract for two more seasons after this that includes a player option worth roughly $26.3-million in the 2021-22 season. Jrue Holiday. A Jrue Holiday trade package may include Tyler Herro. Until Russell Westbrook came around, Oscar Robertson was the last player to average a triple-double over a whole NBA season. There was a time when Pete Maravich was wearing a jersey that just said “Pistol” on it. He’s Magic Johnson. So the nickname was tweaked a bit to “Reign Man” to call to mind royalty, and a nickname was born. Jrue Holiday Personal Life Jrue Holiday’s wife, Lauren Holiday and daughter, Jrue Tyler Holiday in 2019. Pronunciation: \Drew\ Jrue Randall Holiday Twitter: Jrue_Holiday11 (JHolla, The Jruth, Kung fu Jrue) Position: Point Guard and Shooting Guard Shoots: Right 6-3, 205lb (190cm, 92kg) Born: June 12, 1990 in Chatsworth, California us. It’s just fun to call somebody “The Big O.”. Holiday played four seasons with Philadelphia, where he was named an NBA All-Star in his fourth season, before being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2013. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the New Orleans Pelicans are openly discussing Holiday in trade talks. It’s also super fun to call a guy “The Dunkin’ Dutchman.”. [46], In September 2016, Holiday took indefinite leave from the Pelicans to care for his wife after she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. His name is Julius Erving, and he was a “doctor” of basketball, so he became known as Dr. J. [3] After the season, he declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility. However, it’s alliterative and cool, so we still did it for Maravich. 1 point guard and the No. After explaining that he was not Collison and preparing to take his seat, Cheney, who was seated behind him, said, "Don't worry, you're cuter than Darren is." In July 2013, Holiday married United States women's national soccer team midfielder Lauren Cheney. [47] The following month, Lauren had brain surgery only weeks after giving birth to the couple's daughter, Jrue Tyler Holiday. He had a long time to earn a nickname. April 4, 2021, 9:44 AM. Here are our 25 favorite NBA nicknames. However, they are reportedly listening to offers for the talented combo guard, who has two years left on his contract, including a $27.1MM player option for the 2021/22 season. The 7-foot center, who had spent his entire career by the basket, was suddenly splashing treys. This article … He shot 45.0% from the floor, 30.7% from 3-point range and 72.6% from the line, earning Pac-10 All-Freshman Team honors. [17], On March 9, 2016, Holiday scored a career-high 38 points against the Charlotte Hornets. [38] On March 26, he underwent season-ending surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Subscribe to Yardbarker's Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) kiss his daughter Jrue Tyler "J.T." [10] On November 25, 2012, he set a new career high with 33 points against the Phoenix Suns. Both of Holiday's brothers, Justin and Aaron are also NBA players. On November 24, 2020, Holiday was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a four-team trade, involving the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder. https://t.co/OFbIUABQmg, — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) November 4, 2020. And yet it just stuck with everybody. Jrue Holiday and Tyler Herro were back on the court for their respective teams, and P.J. He is a known commodity as one of the better two-way guards in the league right now. Holiday was born to Shawn and Toya (née DeCree) Holiday. [7] On April 3, 2010, he scored a season-high 25 points against the Toronto Raptors. “The Round Mound of Rebound” just works perfectly, and it’s maybe the most amusing NBA nickname ever. “Air Jordan” isn’t super creative for a guy named Michael Jordan. [8] On November 5, 2010, he set a new career high with 29 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On January 18, 2013, he matched his career high with 33 points against the Toronto Raptors. He eclipsed 2,000 career assists with his fifth of the game. Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro has emerged as a key player this season for head coach Erik Spoelstra and is reportedly off-limits in potential trade discussions as a result, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Rhyming is a good choice for nicknames. He played college basketball for one season with the UCLA Bruins before being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2009 NBA draft with the 17th overall pick. Call him Hakeem. His younger sister, Lauren, played college basketball on the UCLA women's team. The former All-Star averaged 19.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game last season. [35] On December 3, he had season highs of 32 points and 14 assists in a 129–126 loss to the Clippers. In truth, we know it’s because of the Elton John song “Benny and the Jets” as much as anything else. However, he’s still a mountain of a man, so we get this awesome nickname. Now he’s a two-time MVP, and The Greek Freak has entered the lexicon. Rodman was an outsized personality, and he earned an outsized nickname. [11] Two days earlier, he was selected as a reserve for the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. Naturally, Embiid, one of the players drafted during that time, decided to give himself the nickname “The Process.” We don’t usually like self-given nicknames, but this one is fun enough to get a pass. However, Giannis is Greek, and he’s a physical freak, and those words rhyme. Plus, “Rain Man” is a movie that existed. Jrue Holiday Trade Packages, Part I: Looking at … Lauren, a previous Ben Davis football star who went on to a lengthy job with the United States Women’s National Team, was identified with a benign brain lump during the pregnancy. 2 draft pick. It doesn’t matter. A few players in NBA history have been called “Big Dog.” We get it, since it’s a really good nickname. Emailed daily. [20] On January 23, 2017, he had 33 points and 10 assists in a 124–122 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. T. (Jrue Tyler) Holiday is the very best aspect of the 2018 NBA Playoffs. His “Jumpman” logo is still iconic. Holiday's agent, Jason Glushon, revealed the news to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Then there are the famous nicknames and the maybe not-as-famous nicknames that are still fun. Still, there is a very strong argument for holding onto Herro. Always free! Nobody, right? [20], Holiday is a Christian. [1] His parents both played college basketball at Arizona State,[1] where Toya was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1982. [41] On April 3, Holiday scored a season-high 33 points on 14-of-23 shooting with seven rebounds and 11 assists in a win over the Kings. Vince Carter had a ton of nicknames: “Air Canada.” “Half Man, Half Amazing.” The best of the bunch, though, is “Vinsanity.” His dunking skills were insane, or rather “Vinesane.” It just rolls off the tongue, and until “Linsanity” it was the one “insanity” nickname out there. However, as they continue to struggle in the 2019-2020 NBA season, rumors are currently circulating that they have finally made Holiday officially available on the trade market. LeBron. Joel Embiid likes to have fun. In 2016, Jrue had to take an indefinite leave of absence from the pelicans to care for Cheney, who had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He studied at Campbell Hall School in the Studio City neighborhood of the city of Los Angeles, California, where he played as a point guard in the basketball team. is also an extremely marketable personality. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Works for us. Washington had the best night of his NBA career. The team went 31–5 and won the California Division IV state title. So when I encounter circumstances over which I have no control, I believe and have peace.”[48], Holiday and his wife Lauren had their second child, a boy they named Hendricks, in late 2020. He scored a career-high 20 points on a perfect 8-of-8 shooting in just 19 minutes of play against Florida International. The deal ties Holiday and the Bucks together through the 2024-25 season. That’s what he’s known as now. [24] On December 10, he made five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, when he scored 19 of his 34 points, helping the Pelicans defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 131–124. So are people who walk on stilts. It is believed that he would pair perfectly with Jimmy Butler. (Image credit: Jrue Holiday / Instagram) Jrue Holiday is married to Lauren Holiday (originally called Lauren Cheney), a former US soccer player who won Olympics … We just known that Hakeem Olajuwon is “The Dream.” It’s a rhyming nickname and a perfect one. [9] On March 17, 2012, he set a new career high with 30 points against the Chicago Bulls. Jrue and Lauren Holiday Holiday missed camp and the … If you are an NBA player, there is a good chance you are a known name. (not as good of a nickname) was the Answer. [30] In Game 4, Holiday scored 41 points as the Pelicans completed a first-round sweep of the Trail Blazers with a 131–123 victory. She is healthy and at home with her family. [32][33], On November 7, 2018, Holiday had 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a 107–98 win over the Chicago Bulls. He had not played since January 8 because of the shin injury. While he was approaching his seat, a young girl asked if he was Darren Collison and asked for his autograph. View this post on Instagram. When Sam Hinkie tore down the 76ers to rebuild them, it became known by fans as “The Process.” “Trust The Process” became the rallying cry. (Jrue Tyler) Holiday is the best thing about the the 2018 NBA Playoffs. Some people call Charles Barkley “Sir Charles,” which is kind of blah. The Heat have been linked to players such as Jrue Holiday and Danilo Gallinari among others. In 23 minutes off the bench, he scored 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting in a 113–101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Both of Holiday's brothers, Justin and Aaron are also NBA players. Wilt Chamberlain was tall (7-foot-1). Marc Stein: Jrue Holiday and Luka Doncic were just named East and West Player of the Week by the NBA. It’s not an intimidating nickname, but it’s fresh enough to be fun. Shaq. It’s a pitch-perfect nickname. However, Parish wasn’t the most dynamic of personalities. Just a few weeks later, she successfully underwent surgery to remove the tumor. 1 point guard and No. Not bad for an undersized, undrafted player. Pelicans openly shopping Jrue Holiday ahead of NBA Draft? Jrue Holiday Is the NBA’s Best-Kept Secret. In 2016, the couple gave birth to their first daughter, Jrue Tyler Holiday. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. And yet it was perfect. 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