Jrue Strong in Kings Workout
May 21, 2009 by Andrew Nicholson
Regarded as one of the most complete freshman in the country in his lone season at UCLA, guard Jrue Holiday joined guards Aaron Jackson (Duquesne), Josh Akognon (Cal St. Fullerton), Brandon Ewing (Wyoming), forward Tremaine Townsend (Cal St. Northridge) and center John Bryant (Santa Clara), as the Sacramento Kings held their first pre-Draft workout on Thursday.
Known for his defensive prowess and ability to finish at the rim, Holiday said this about his game, “I’m strong. I’m really consistent in a lot of the aspects of the game. I’m not too flashy but I can make flashy moves.
“I take (defense) personally. Last year, I guess, I was designated as the defensive stopper, guarding the best guards and sometimes even the three men, like Chase Budinger.
“I’m a big point guard. I can guard from the one to the three, maybe even the four. I’m young. I’m only 18 but I’m not really built like it. I’m stronger than people perceive me to be.”
“I was really impressed,” Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie said of Holiday’s workout. “He has great size and strength. He shot really well during the drills. He is really alert and attentive, and obviously well-coached to this point. He was very good.”
For complete video of Holiday’s thoughts on his first pre-Draft workout as well as further Petrie reaction to the workout, check out Kings.com Draft Central. Also check Draft Central soon to see collegiate highlights of Holiday and exclusive footage of his workout with the Kings.
Stay current with Draft Central until the Draft on June 25 for all access coverage of the Kings pre-Draft workouts.
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