The highly publicized showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson captured global attention, despite the mixed reactions and controversies that followed. Since then, several sports stars have expressed interest in stepping into the ring for similar high-profile events. Among them is an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> star: Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, who recently admitted he’d be open to fighting Paul—if the price is right.



In a recent conversation on the Podcast P with Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George, Holiday was asked a direct question: “$50 million. Cash money. You get 7 months to train, Jake Paul calls you out, you taking the fight?” Holiday’s reaction was priceless. “$50K?” he responded, initially seeming amused, before pausing and jokingly making a face.



“That really put things into perspective,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jrue-holiday">Holiday</a> continued. “I’ll make it look realistic. That last little fight (Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson), I don’t know nothing about nothing, but I could do that.” Jrue wasn’t shy in sharing his thoughts on the Tyson-Paul bout, making it clear he wasn’t impressed by what he saw inside the ring that night.



But the Celtics star didn’t stop there. He went on to detail how he’d prepare for such a hypothetical matchup against Paul. “We could pump it up a little bit, I could take him through my whole training camp and all that,” said the 34-year-old guard. “Once we get up there, Netflix will start messing up, so you can’t really see a lot of the fight. Now I’ll swing one time and he can hit me. Cool. $50 million.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241206_BUS_287683_Jrue-Holiday-1024x576_75e5e65e.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana." class="wp-image-239901" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. </figcaption></figure>



<h2>Jake Paul vs NBA players</h2>



If Jrue Holiday were to pursue the idea of stepping into the ring with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jake-paul">Jake Paul</a>, he wouldn’t be the first NBA player to face the controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer. In November 2020, Paul squared off against former NBA player Nate Robinson in Los Angeles, securing a dominant knockout victory in the second round of their six-round bout.



At the time, Robinson, 36, had been out of the NBA for five years following his final stint with the New Orleans Pelicans and had officially retired from basketball in 2018. In comparison, Jrue Holiday would present a much tougher challenge for Jake Paul. Standing at 6 ft 4 in, Holiday is notably taller than Robinson, who stands at 5 ft 9 in, and he’s also younger, being a couple of years younger than Robinson was when he faced Paul.


 

 

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<h2>Holiday should stay in NBA</h2>



While the idea of Holiday in the boxing ring is intriguing, it’s clear that basketball remains his true calling. The 34-year-old guard has played 19 games for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> this season, averaging 11.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Holiday has been a vital contributor to the Celtics, especially when healthy, and has continued to play a significant role in head coach Joe Mazzulla’s rotation.

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High expectations were set the moment <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bronny-james">Bronny James</a> was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft. As the 55th pick, fans are eager to see him make history alongside his father, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a>. Now, a Miami Heat legend has drawn a comparison between Bronny and an NBA champion.







Former Miami Heat forward <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/udonis-haslem">Udonis Haslem</a> highlighted Bronny’s work so far, comparing him to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jrue-holiday">Jrue Holiday</a>. “He’s done a great job of just quieting the noise &amp; focusing on the things he can control. When he speaks, he talks about being a Jrue Holiday type of guy. He can come in, and make an impact like that, ” Haslem said in The OGs Show YouTube channel.



Despite the criticism of his performance during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">NBA</a> Summer League, the truth is that Bronny shows promising qualities. At just 19 years old, he shows an athletic yet durable build, making him a challenge for smaller guards while also allowing him to navigate around slimmer, shiftier players.



<h2>Holiday’s similarities with Bronny</h2>



The three-time NBA winner with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> may have done a spot-on comparison. A lot of the best guards in the NBA referred to Jrue Holiday as the hardest defender in the league, while also having an amazing work rate without the ball, turning him in one of the best point guards.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240925_BUS_239892_Jrue-Holiday-1024x576_891d7077.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. " class="wp-image-239901" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/09/Jrue-Holiday.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the first quarter in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. </figcaption></figure>



Holiday didn’t truly hit his stride until his fourth season, when he earned a spot on the NBA All-Star team. From then on, his defense became exceptional, and his offensive game also significantly improved, leading him to win two Olympic gold medals (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024) and two NBA championships (2021 with Bucks and 2024 with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Celtics</a>).


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Whether Bronny can live up to the expectations remains to be seen. He’ll have the opportunity to prove Haslem’s statement when the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Lakers</a> face the Minnesota Timberwolves in his first preseason game on October 4.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors </a>shocked everyone in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>when they acquired <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul</a>. The weeks have gone by and there are still some doubts about his fit with the team.



Paul has made it clear that he wants to do what’s best for the team and pursue a championship, but he didn’t seem too keen on the idea of coming off the bench. Needless to say, that could be an issue.



So, now that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> have dealt Jrue Holiday to Portland and he’s seemingly up for grabs, Brian Windhorst of ESPN believes the Warriors could look to re-trade Paul to acquire him.



<h2>Warriors Could Be In The Mix For Jrue Holiday</h2>



“Even the Golden State Warriors, who have interesting young players on their roster, plus a few far-out draft picks and swaps when Stephen Curry might be retired, could join the race,” Windhorst said. “Provided they’d be willing to re-trade Chris Paul, who members of the organization have praised for his offseason work of trying to fit in.”



The Warriors have repeatedly stated that they have no intention to trade Paul and that they want him to be a part of the team. However, that was before a star like Holiday became available.


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Besides being one of the most impactful defenders in the league, Holiday doesn’t have an ego, is more durable, and would give the Warriors a better shot at a championship at this point in his career.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> is an offensive-driven league, with scorers often taking pride in how many points they can put up. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-bam-adebayo-and-dpoy-candidates-before-the-start-of-the-season-20221014-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Defense seems</a> like a long-lost art, which is why we always see the same guys in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-alex-caruso-and-dark-horses-to-win-defensive-player-of-the-year-20221006-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Defensive Player of the Yea</a>r rankings.
Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. recently became the latest player to earn that distinction. He was another one-time winner after Marcus Smart got the nod in the 2021-22 season.
But there are still several defensive superstars that don’t seem to get the credit they deserve for their contributions. Here, we’ll talk about the three best active defenders that haven’t <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/marcus-smart-wins-2021-22-dpoy-michael-jordan-gary-payton-and-all-guards-to-win-it-20220418-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won DPOY</a> yet.
<h2>Best Active NBA Players With No DPOY Awards</h2>
<h3>3. Anthony Davis</h3>
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Anthony Davis might as well be the best rim protector in the Association. He can swat shots into the standings, and he alters the whole flow of the rival team’s offense when he’s looming around in the paint.
The Los Angeles Lakers star has never been named Defensive Player of the Year, most likely because he’s often hurt and has rarely played a full season. Otherwise, he’d have at least one of those.
<h3>2. Bam Adebayo</h3>
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Bam Adebayo has been near the top of the Defensive Player of the Year rankings way too many times already. Just like with Joel Embiid and the MVP award, he’s often finishing second or third.
But the sole fact that Adebayo has made the podium more often than not in his career speaks volumes of his defensive impact. He’s one of the few bigs that can hold their own in the perimeter.
<h3>1. Jrue Holiday</h3>
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Most NBA players agree that Jrue Holiday is the absolute best defender in the league, so the fact that he hasn’t even been a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year is baffling and mind-blowing for most.
Holiday is an absolute pest in the perimeter. He’s got quick hands to swipe the ball off any other players’ possession, not to mention he’s a pesky guy who’ll go over screens and can guard one through five.

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Even though the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-gm-survey-which-team-will-be-the-championship-winners-20221004-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Basketball Association</a> is a scorer’s league now more than ever, every single team needs a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/rudy-gobert-fires-back-at-ben-simmons-over-dpoy-race-20210323-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lockdown defender</a> to stand a chance in the playoffs. The offense can win you a game or two, but the defense can take you the distance in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-jayson-tatum-gets-real-on-losing-the-nba-finals-20220822-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Finals.</a>
With that in mind, GMs and coaches leave no stone unturned looking for those guys who can play lockdown D. So, if they can also hit the occasional three or be a positive factor in the offensive end of the floor, you better believe they’ll log plenty of minutes.
Those guys don’t often get the recognition they deserve, nor the big contracts they would’ve gotten if they were scorers. But here, we’ll honor them by letting you know about three dark horse candidates to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/marcus-smart-wins-2021-22-dpoy-michael-jordan-gary-payton-and-all-guards-to-win-it-20220418-0039.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">win DPOY.</a>
<h2>NBA Rumors: Dark Horse Candidates To Win DPOY</h2>
<h3>3. Jrue Holiday</h3>
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Several NBA players can all agree that Jrue Holiday is the best defender in the league, yet he rarely gets any love for Defensive Player of the Year. That might change now that Marcus Smart is the reigning winner of the award.
Holiday has long arms and is deadly in passing lanes. He can pick your pocket in the blink of an eye, and his length allows him to haunt rival players all over the court and force turnovers and tough shots.
<h3>2. Alex Caruso</h3>
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Alex Caruso became popular and a fan favorite as a joke, but he earned every single minute of playing time and every penny of his contract. His grit, energy, and hustle make him a major factor for theChicago Bulls.
Caruso is the ultimate ball-hawk. He’ll dive and put his body on the line on every 50/50 balland will hound opposing guards and stick to them like a fly on a frog’s tongue. He’s pesky, suffocating, and physical.
<h3>1. Gary Payton II</h3>
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The Golden State Warriors will regret lowballing Gary Payton II. He was a massive contributor to their recent successand was perhaps the best perimeter defender in the league last season, even ahead of Smart.
Payton II went from an afterthought and barely making the Dubs’ roster to getting a big payday, all thanks to his defense and hustle. Just like his old man, he can even check bigger playersand is strong enough to hold his own in the post.

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The Ball Brothers have been hyped for a very long time. In fact, the “least” talented brother LaMelo was the one who turned out to be the best among them. Even so, with Lonzo injured, the oldest of the Ball brothers didn’t showed any dominance at all. Now, the ‘Ball‘ will be given to LiAngelo to play for the first time in the National Basketball Association, next season.
In the past week, LiAngelo Ball signed a 1-year deal with the Charlotte Hortnets to play for them with a salary of$1,017,781 dollars,according to the specialized site, Spotrac. So, after 4 years in the league, LaMelo will have his older brother with him.
In fact,LiAngelo already played for Michael Jordan’s franchise, but was cut right before the last season. Then, he went to the NBA G League’s draft andspent the last season as a Greensboro Swarm player.There, LiAngelo got the chance to show off his skills and earned his way back to the Hortnets.
<h2>NBA: Ball Brothers and similar cases who played together in the NBA</h2>
Now that the two of the three Ball Brothers will join forces to play for the Charlotte Hornets, its time to review other pair of brothers who did the same at least for one season in the National Basketball Association. This is tiny list is composed by brothers who played together in the same franchise, not only in the NBA.
For example, Marcus and Markieff Morris played together for two and half seasons in the Phoenix Suns, then, Marcus was traded away to the Detroit Pistons. Then, there’sJustin and Jrue Holiday, who managed to playtogether in thePhiladelphia76ers for one season.
Also, there’s the Lopez brothers Robin and Brook who played together in the Milwaukee Bucks for a season. Finally, the Antetokounmpo brothers who managed to win an NBA Championship with the Bucks in 2021, while theirbrother Thanasis won with the Los AngelesLakers.
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It’s not a secret that <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/kevin-durant-t139314" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Durant</a> is one of the greatest players in <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> history. He’s the best pure scorer in the league and he proved it yet again by nearly leading the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/brooklyn-nets-t99901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> to the NBA Finals.
Durant’s combination of size, shooting, and skill are unprecedented. He’s the most unique scorer to ever live, as he has the bag of a shooting guard and the size and length of a big man. He’s the ultimate cheat code.
That’s why even the best defenders in the world have a tough time going against him, especially in the playoffs. If you don’t take our word for it, just ask <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/milwaukee-bucks-t100207" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> star Jrue Holiday.
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<h2>Jrue Holiday Says Kevin Durant ‘Mentally Penetrated Him’In The Playoffs</h2>
Holiday made an appearance in JJ Redick’s podcast ‘The Old Man and The Three‘ to discuss several issues from last season, and he went into detail on just how tough it is to face off vs. Durant:
“Mentally, it was draining. Again mentally it’s draining because I feel like you do everything you can to stop somebody and it’s not working,” Holiday said. “With Kevin Durant, it is pretty much just like, it’s gonna sound weird but it’s ‘Mentally penetrating’ and like he’s not stopping.”
“And physically, I was hurting. I mean everybody was. As a matter of fact, you can see KD in game 7 you knew he was tired, you knew he was gassed, but man both teams left it out there. After that series, I was like man look whatever happens after this… We have to win now. We did to much and came to far,“ he concluded.

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Yeah, that definitely sounds weird and probably didn’t come out the way he intended, but the point is still quite valid. Durant has an unlimited set of tricks and moves and the ability to shoot over everybody on the court, but his mental toughness on the court is also impressive.
Gladly for Holiday and the Bucks, Durant’s foot was on the line on that epic shot that forced overtime. Otherwise, Durant and the Nets would’ve sent them back home empty-handed yet again.

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