
Liberty Ballers Sometimes, the headline really does say it all. Here's what the Sixers' website had to say about another of their All-Star point guard's achievements: Today, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jrue Holiday was announced by USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo as one of 27 players confirmed to attend the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s National Team mini-camp which will be held July 22-25 at UNLV’s Mendenhall Center in Las Vegas, Nev. This bit of news may be treated as only a blip on the Sixers' offseason radar, but it's actually quite important to Holiday's future prospects with USA Basketba...
Philadelphia 76ers June 12, 2013philly.com In a recent interview with Hoops Hype, Sixers all-star guard Jrue Holiday said that center Andrew Bynum, who has taken a lot of heat for not playing this season, is "an awesome teammate."
Philadelphia 76ers May 20, 2013Deep Sixer | Philadelphia Inquirer With the All-Star announcement looming ahead, 76ers point guard Jrue Holiday starts to get nervous.
Philadelphia 76ers May 15, 2013
Blazersedge Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian LIllard goes behind the scenes of a recent Adidas commercial shoot. Lillard recently starred in a national ad that also includes Washington Wizards guard John Wall, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jrue Holiday and rapper A$AP Rocky. Here's the behind the scenes video via YouTube user adidasbasketball. Lillard narrates and explains how the spot unfolds. The commercial opens up on the Crazyquick shoe and then you look inside through the three stripes and you can see guys balling and everybody hooping. Everybody that's on this floor is playing quick. Once y...
Portland Trail Blazers May 14, 2013
Liberty Ballers Thus far, the Sixers have done their due diligence in seeking out their next head coach and I have done my due diligence in saying "due diligence" in regards to a coaching search, which is required in sportswriting. Mike Malone, Mike Budenholzer, Quin Snyder, Brian Shaw, and Jeff Hornacek have all been rumored. None of those are terrible choices. But Evan Turner and Jrue Holiday, well, they'd like current Sixers assistant coach Michael Curry to wear the Sixers coaching headdress, were such a thing to exist. Jrue brings up defense and familiarity to make his case. I've known him for th...
Philadelphia 76ers May 9, 2013
Blazersedge Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard Damian Lillard is featured in another commercial for Adidas that will run during the 2013 NBA playoffs. Lillard joins Washington Wizards guard John Wall, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jrue Holiday and rapper A$AP Rocky in the spot, which will begin airing on May 1. Here's an explanation from Adidas. Adidas today debuts, "Quick Ain't Fair," a new marketing campaign and commercial for the Crazyquick basketball shoe. The TV spot begins airing May 1 in conjunction with the Crazyquick retail launch.Narrated by rapper A$AP Rocky and featuring his song "Goldie...
Portland Trail Blazers April 26, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy 76ers guard Jrue Holiday told the Philadelphia Inquirer that he wants to work on improving his mid-range game over the summer. Holiday, who posted career highs in points (17.7), assists (8.0), rebounds (4.2) and minutes (37.5) this past season, shot just 43.1 percent from the field 36 percent from downtown. "You can always improve, especially midrange," he said. "I don't think my three-point shot was that consistent, not like I wanted it to be. I feel like just playing a lot more, even in pickup, I have to stop turning the ball over and getting a better feel and stuff like that. I need to get ...
April 20, 2013philly.com Jrue Holiday scored 22 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers found enough motivation to put the Washington Wizards' pursuit of ninth place to rest for good Friday night, pulling away in the second half for a 97-86 victory.
Philadelphia 76ers April 12, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy 76ers guard Jrue Holiday suffered through the worst shooting game of his career Wednesday, in a loss to the Bobcats. Holiday attempted 24 shots in the game and made just two of them, the first time in his career he has attempted at least 20 shots and not made at least five. He finished the game with just five points in 37 minutes, his second lowest scoring total of the season. Holiday did add six rebounds, eight assists and three steals to his line, in an 88-83 loss.
April 4, 2013Sixerville | Philadelphia Daily News Sixers sign Jrue Holiday's brother, Justin, and release Jeremy Pargo
Philadelphia 76ers April 1, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy The 76ers called up guard Justin Holiday from the D-League on Sunday, reports Yahoo! Sports. Holiday is the brother of Philadelphia point guard Jrue Holiday.
March 31, 2013
Liberty Ballers The 76ers are set to sign Justin Holiday, reports Marc Spears of Yahoo Sports. Justin, of course, is the older brother of 76ers all-star point guard Jrue Holiday. Justin Holiday isa 6'6" forward who has been playing with the Idaho Stampede this season,where he has averaged 17 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game while shooting 40.8% from the three point line. Justin capped off a 4 year college career at Washington by averaging 10.5 points and 5.2 rebounds during his senior season with the Huskies. He went undrafted in the 2011 draft and saw time with the 76ers a...
Philadelphia 76ers March 30, 2013Charlotte Observer Jrue Holiday scored 10 straight points down the stretch, Evan Turner finished with 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 100-92 Saturday night.Click to Continue »
Charlotte Bobcats March 30, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy 76ers guard Jrue Holiday had another poor shooting performance Wednesday against the Bucks, a recurring theme in the month of March. Holiday shot just 6 of 17 from the field, however he added two 3-pointers and was 4 of 4 at the free-throw line to wind up with 18 points. He added six assists and four rebounds, while turning the ball over six times in 37 minutes, in a 100-92 win.
March 28, 2013Full Court Press | News Journal PHILADELPHIA – Sixers point guard Jrue Holiday has enjoyed a career year, having been tasked with leading the franchise on the court in the absence of one-time All-Star center Andrew Bynum. He’s setting career highs in points (18.7), assists (8.6), … Continue reading →
Philadelphia 76ers March 27, 2013
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