Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday was award the 2025 Red Auerbach Award Friday night prior to the team's home game against the Charlotte Hornets. The award is named after longtime Celtics coach and and executive Red Auerbach, who was with the franchise from 1950 until 2006.
According to the team, the annual honor is given to the player or coach in the organization who best exemplifies the standards of being a Celtic. Derrick White won the award last season, and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have also earned the yearly title. This is the first time Holiday has been awarded this honor since joining the team by way of trade in the fall of 2023. Celtics governor Wyc Grousbeck met Holiday at midcourt before the game to hand him the trophy.
“Jrue has been key to the success of our team,” Grousbeck said in a press release. “His commitment toexcellence, both in his play and leadership, sets a standard for everyone around him. He alwaysdoes the right thing in the right way. He is a perfect embodiment of what it means to be a BostonCeltic—dedicated, selfless, and relentless in his pursuit of success.”
Congratulations @Jrue_Holiday11 on being named the recipient of the 2025 Red Auerbach Award 🏆☘️
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 11, 2025
Thank you for exemplifying the spirit of what it means to be a Celtic through exceptional performance on and off the court. pic.twitter.com/5lxEEwL4eG
Holiday has appeared in 61 games this season for the Celtics. The former All-Star is averaging 11.2 points per game along with 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.0 steals. Holiday was named to the 2023-24 NBA All-Defense team, and also won a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Perhaps most importantly for Celtics fans, Holiday played a pivot role in helping Boston secure Banner 18 and win the 2024 NBA Finals.
Holiday and company will look to defend their title this spring. The 2025 NBA playoffs begin April 19.
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