Jrue Holiday's starting role debated ahead of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Discussions regarding Jrue Holiday's position as a starter have emerged as the NBA season approaches. Assistant coach Nori emphasized the importance of not assuming Holiday will start simply because he is capable of handling any role. Nori expressed that the significance lies in how players perform during critical moments in games rather than their starting status. The conversation highlights expectations surrounding Holiday as he prepares to contribute to his team's success.
- •Jrue Holiday's potential starting role is being discussed as the season nears.
- •Assistant coach Nori stressed performance in key moments over starting status.
- •The focus is on making impactful plays rather than simply starting games.
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