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UCLA Basketball: 15 best former UCLA basketball players who had the best NBA careers

By Ryan Kay

Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21)Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

518. . . . Jrue Holiday. 12. player

Top three traits: Defensive skills, shooting ability, and coachable

Jrue Holiday has been selected to two NBA All-Defensive Second Teams (2013, 2018) and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2021. He was also named to the NBA All-Star Game in 2021.

In 2021, Holiday helped the Milwaukee Bucks win their first NBA championship in 50 years. He was named the NBA Finals MVP after averaging 17.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game in the series.

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NBA

Here is a list of some of his accomplishments, awards, and achievements in the NBA:

NBA champion: 2021
Three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team: 2018, 2021, 2023
Two-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team: 2019, 2022
Two-time NBA All-Star: 2013, 2023

UCLA

Important Achievements and Accomplishments:

Pac-10 All-Freshman Team: 2009

Career Stats while Playing at UCLA

Point per game: 8.5
Assists per game: 3.7
Field Goal %: 45
Three-point %: 30.7
Rebounds per game: 3.8

Holiday is a talented and versatile player who has made significant contributions to his teams on both ends of the court. He was a key part of the Milwaukee Bucks’ championship team.