The celebratory accolades keep on coming for the Celtics.
Jrue Holiday has long been looked at as one of the best defenders in the NBA, and his tenacity locking down Mavericks’ superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in the Finals caught the eye of Tenacious D.
Jack Black and Kyle Gass selected Holiday as the winner of their second annual “Tenacious D MVP Award,” the duo announced in an eclectic social media post Tuesday.
Anthony Davis of the Lakers received the award last year, being the “most tenacious defender” in the league.
Not only did Holiday provide one of the most effective offensive performances in Finals history, his defensive efforts proved to be the difference in the Celtics winning Banner 18, at least in the eyes of Black and Gass.
“For years, the Celtics have been knocking on the door, trying to win that championship, not quite being able to get there,” Black said in a video. “But this year, there was something different. I wonder what changed this year? I wonder why they were victorious this year?”
“Jrue Holiday,” Black and Gass said simultaneously. “The best of the best,” Black added. “The cream of the crop.”
Holiday opened up the scoring in the Game 5 clincher, dropping six points early, on his way to a 15-point, 11-rebound double double. He and fellow guard Derrick White held Doncic and Irving to just 43 points combined.
Holiday and White were voted to the All-Defensive second team in May.
It marked the second consecutive All-Defense nod for White, who along with Holiday forms one the league’s stingiest backcourts. Holiday is an annual staple on the squad, previously earning first-team honors in 2018, ’21 and ’23 and second-team in 2019 and ’22.
It’s safe to say Holiday is ecstatic about receiving the Tenacious D award.
“Yoooo this is crazy,” Holiday said in repost of the video on his Instagram. “(For real) One of my favorite ppl! Love you dude!!”
Black and Gass are determined to get the trophy to the Celtics’ champion.
“We love you, Jrue,” Black said in a social media post. “We will deliver this to you in person or send it FedEx. Your choice. Would love to kick it poolside though. Peace out, my friend. Catch you on the flip flop.”
Holiday is onboard.
“Send me the [address] brother! I’m there!” he responded.
