They touch on what Simons is as a player and his fit with the Celtics, why Boston President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens made the trade in the first place beyond simply the financial aspects of what the move does,

Ironically, Holiday was briefly a Trail Blazer after his part in their deal with Milwaukee for Damian Lillard in 2023 before the Celtics acquired him less than a week later. Boston was lifting another trophy within the year, in no small part due to Holiday’s stout defense and unselfish team play.

The Boston Celtics acquired Anfernee Simons as part of the Jrue Holiday trade, but the veteran guard may be on the move yet again.