The 50 greatest NBA players of the 2020s (so far), ranked

36) Jrue Holiday

Defensive ace Jrue Holiday has been one of the most impactful players in the NBA. He holds the distinction of being one of the few players in recent memory to be a starter on two championship teams. Holiday started off the 2020s with the New Orleans Pelicans but was later moved to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal, where he spent three seasons helping to turn them into a perennial contender.

In 2021, he helped Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Bucks to their first championship in almost 50 years, with Holiday making timely play after timely play. In 2022–23, the Bucks had the best record in the NBA but were upset in the first round by the Miami Heat. That led to a roster overhaul, with Holiday being moved to the Portland Trail Blazers and then the Boston Celtics, where he also helped them to the best record in the NBA and a championship.

Holiday's half-decade averages 17.3 points on 39.3% from three on 5.2 attempts per game, 6.3 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals speak for themselves. As do his all-star appearances, four straight All-Defensive selections, and two championships.

Although Holiday may only have a couple of years left in the NBA, considering the 2024–25 season will be year number 17, it is entirely possible that he wins another title or two before the end of the 2020s.