The NBA Finals have featured some monumental performances from some some marquee stars. The Milwaukee Bucks have been carried by Giannis Antetokounmpo for basically the entire series, while the Phoenix Suns have seen Chris Paul and Devin Booker step up for different stretches.
But if you ask Jeremy Lin, the headliners won't be the ones to swing these NBA Finals. But rather, it's Bucks guard Jrue Holiday.
Imo the #NBAFinals biggest X-Factor and series will be decided by Jrue Holiday and what he does or doesnt do
Imo the #NBAFinals biggest X-Factor and series will be decided by Jrue Holiday and what he does or doesnt do
— Jeremy Lin (@JLin7) July 15, 2021
Jrue Holiday has been largely hit or miss for the Bucks throughout these NBA Finals. He's averaged 16.0 points, 8.3 assists, and 5.7 rebounds through Games 1 through 3.
While the raw stats haven't deviated too far from his season averages, it's his efficiency that's cratered. Jrue Holiday shot a spectacular 50.3% from the field, which is stellar for a perimeter-oriented guard. He also shot 39.2% from deep to efficiently space the floor. Compare that to his 38.8% shooting clip and 35.3% from deep that he's posted through these NBA Finals.
The biggest reason Holiday faces such scrutiny is simply because Bucks fans know what he's capable of. The former All-Star has been a steady presence for their squad all season, and they need that same player to show up for the rest of these NBA Finals. Jeremy Lin certainly thinks so, too.
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