Early Predictions For Where Top 2017 NBA Free Agents Will Sign

9. Jrue Holiday, PG, New Orleans Pelicans (Unrestricted)

Where he will sign: New York Knicks

When healthy, Jrue Holiday is one of the better point guards in the NBA. Since returning to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup after missing the first 12 games of the season, he’s made an undeniable impact that will certainly make the franchise eager to bring him back in 2017-18.

Unfortunately for the Pelicans, I don’t see that happening. Holiday is an outstanding talent when he’s actually on the court, possessing a terrific combination of scoring, playmaking and defense to elevate a starting lineup.

With several teams in need of a new point guard, Holiday will have several opportunities to see if the grass is greener elsewhere.

New York seems like an ideal landing spot, assuming the Knicks don’t waste their cap space on the washed-up Derrick Rose. Holiday would immediately step in as the starting point guard, bringing more firepower to an offense with more potential than it often displays.

I also like this fit because it unites Holiday with his younger brother, Justin. The two can join forces on a team that has the talent on paper to be a contender.

I think having Holiday in the mix can tie this offense together nicely, allowing players such as Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis tp better utilize the skills they bring to the table.