5 former All-Stars the Boston Celtics could end up trading for this season

ByAndrew Hughes|
The Boston Celtics could find themselves looking for one final piece to get them over the top by the deadline -- and these 5 ex-All-Stars could be options Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Celtics could find themselves looking for one final piece to get them over the top by the deadline -- and these 5 ex-All-Stars could be options Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Jrue Holiday

If Jrue Holiday ends up leaving the Milwaukee Bucks, there could be a domino effect in the Cream City that eventually results in the exile of two-time former NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo per Bobby Marks.

“I would be concerned based on what happens with Jrue Holiday,” Marks said (h/t Bleacher Report). “I think that’s going to be the x-factor and what I am going to keep an eye on. Holiday is extension eligible (on) February 22nd and potentially could be a free agent next year. What does Milwaukee do with him? If they lose him, they are in big trouble.”

Holiday demanding a trade at any point could lower his value to the point where the Celtics would get involved, and if Antetokounmpo would be collateral damage for such a move, the Bucks wouldn’t worry about boosting one of their long-time postseason rivals.

Better yet, Holiday is a more talented version of the defensive bulldog Smart. Holiday is by far the best possible acquisition at the PG spot for Boston unless the price for Lillard miraculously plummeted.