More details continue to emerge on Jrue Holiday's future with the New Orleans Pelicans, which over the past few days has all of a sudden become questionable. According to a new report, the 30-year-old would prefer to stay in New Orleans, if given a choice — which is exactly why he has not demanded for a trade at any point in his seven years with the Pelicans.
This report comes via William Guillroy of The Athletic:
His love for New Orleans is real. He’s one of the most beloved figures in franchise history, and he’s said before that he views certain people in the organization and around the city as part of his family.
Moving on to a new city would be another adjustment for his family and for Holiday himself, who has blossomed with the Pelicans partially because of the comfort he feels in his current situation and role.
Sources tell me this is a big reason why Holiday hasn’t demanded a trade from New Orleans as of yet. He’s still open to the idea of making it work with this young roster. He also recognizes how special the Williamson-Ingram combination could be one day, and being part of their ascension is something that’s intrigued several veterans around the league.
We've all heard of players finding a home with their team, and in the case of Holiday, it seems that he has truly settled well with the Pelicans. It's not hard to fall in love with a city like New Orleans as well, which appears to be the exact case not only for Holiday himself, but for his family as well.
At the end of the day, however, this decision may not be up to him. The Pelicans front office has already indicated that they are not closing the door on a potential break-up with the former All-Star.
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