Jrue Holiday Contemplating Team USA Return for Olympics

9 October, 2023

Jrue Holiday, the newly acquired point guard for the Boston Celtics, is facing an enticing offer from USA Basketball to rejoin Team USA and compete in the upcoming Olympics in Paris, according to reports by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Holiday, who has experienced a whirlwind offseason with trades and transitions, is currently contemplating the opportunity. The coveted spots on Team USA’s Olympic roster number twelve, and securing one is a significant achievement. Follow your favourite basketball team with attractive betting odds from Nextbet, one of the best basketball betting sites.

USA Basketball is determined to rebound from a disappointing performance in this summer’s FIBA World Cup, where they failed to secure a medal. Notably, many of the country’s star players chose to skip the World Cup.

Holiday holds a pivotal place in USA Basketball’s plans. He is regarded as the second-most impactful player on the 2021 gold medal-winning team, following Kevin Durant. His exceptional on-ball defense, playmaking abilities, and leadership qualities make him a valuable asset for Team USA.

The anticipated Olympic team may feature renowned players such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Joel Embiid, and Jayson Tatum, provided they accept the invitations extended to them. However, some star players who recently volunteered publicly may not receive invitations, as per Wojnarowski. The timeline for Holiday’s decision remains uncertain.

While the prospect of representing Team USA is undoubtedly appealing, Holiday has other matters on his plate as he adapts to his role with another Eastern Conference contender. He recently experienced two trades, first from Milwaukee to Portland in the Damian Lillard blockbuster trade and subsequently to the Boston Celtics. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports