The 1998-born Justin Holiday is a basketball player who began his professional journey in 2011 and is currently with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA.
He was an integral part of the Washington Huskies, with whom he played from 2007 to 2011.
Justin, as of 2023, plays for the Hawks and is known as a solid two-way player, a good shooter from the corner, and can run the court in transition.
He bounced with several NBA teams and their G League affiliates before landing with the Hanks in 2022.
Holiday was part of the Golden State Warriors when they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Justin Alaric Holiday |
| Known As | Justin Holiday |
| Nickname | The Fireman |
| Birthdate | April 5, 1989 |
| Age | 33 Years Old |
| Birthplace | Mission Hills, California, United States |
| Current Residence | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Father’s Name | Shawn Holiday |
| Mother’s Name | Toa Holiday |
| Siblings | Aaron Holiday (Brother), Jrue Holiday (Brother), Lauren Holiday (Sister) |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Girlfriend | Shekinah Grace Holiday (M. 2013-Present) |
| Children | One Daughter |
| Built | Athletic |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Height | 6 ft. 6 in/1.98 m/198 cm |
| Weight | 180 lbs./82 kg |
| Ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
| Education | Campbell Hall School, University of Washington |
| NBA Draft | 2022 Undrafted |
| Awards & Achievements | NBA Champion (2015) |
| Playing Career | 2022-Present |
| Association | Okapi Aalstar (2011-2012)
Idaho Stampede (2013-2013) Philadelphia 76ers (2013) Golden State Warriors (2014-2015) Santa Cruz Warriors (2014) Atlanta Hawks (2015-2016, 2022-Present) Chicago Bulls (2016, 2017-2019) New York Knicks (2016-2017) Memphis Grizzlies (2019) Indiana Pacers (2019-2022) Sacramento Kings (2022) |
| Position | Shooting Guard/Small Forward |
| Shirt Number | 8 |
| Salary | $6 Million |
| Net Worth | $1-$5 Million |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter, Facebook |
| Last Update | March 2023 |
Early Life & Education
Early Life
Justin Holiday was born Justin Alaric Holiday on April 5, 1989, to his father Shawn Holiday, and mother, Toya Holiday.
His parents played collegiate basketball at Arizona, where his mother, Toya, was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1982.
He grew up with his three younger siblings. Two of his brothers followed in his footsteps and became NBA players, while his younger sister played basketball at UCLA.
Education
Talking about his education, Holiday attended an independent coeducational day school in Studio City, California, named Campbell Hall School.
After an incredible high school career, Holiday went to the University of Washington, where he played for the Washington Huskies from 2007 to 2011.
He did not get much play time in his freshman season at Washington and played just 19 games.
However, his playtime, role, and production all hiked as a sophomore.
Holiday’s junior year went even better, having been named to the 2010 Pac-10 All-Defensive Team.
In his senior year, he was named the co-captain of the Huskies.
Career
Even though his college career went well, Holiday went undrafted in the 2011 NBA Draft.
Consequently, he signed with Okapi Aalstar of Belgium on August 4, 2011, for the 2011-12 season.
Holiday joined the Cavs for the 2012 NBA Summer League on July 2012 and signed on October 2012, only to be waived nine days later.
Two days later, Portland Trail Blazers claimed off Holiday but was waived on October 27.
He then signed with the Idaho Stampede, Philadelphia 76ers, Szolnok, and Golden State Warriors, with whom he won the 2015 NBA finals.
Following that, he was signed to Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, and Sacramento Kings.
He is currently with the Hanks on his second stint with the team.
Awards & Honors
The shooting guard for the Atlanta Hawks has been active in the professional basketball scene for quite a while, garnering several awards and honors in the process.
Some of his most notable career highlights are mentioned below.
- NBA champion (2015)
- Hungarian Cup winner (2014)
- Hungarian League champion (2014)
- NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team (2013)
- All-NBA D-League Third Team (2013)
- Belgian Cup winner (2012)
- Pac-10 All-Defensive Team (2010)
Net Worth & Contracts
Net Worth
Justin Holiday has garnered a huge amount of money from his professional basketball career.
In addition to his regular salaries, he also earns well through his brand deals. However, he has not revealed any of his promotional partnerships except for Zensah and Nike.
Similarly, according to some sources, he earns around $500k per year from his sponsorships.
Contracts
On October 1, 2012, Holiday signed a $473,604 one-year entry-level contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
After that, he signed two years $836,232 contract with the 76ers, including an average annual salary of $418,116, on April 1, 2013.
This contract concluded in 2013, after which he signed a few small contracts before hitting the jackpot when he was signed by the Chicago Bulls in a two-year deal worth $9 million.
The contract came with a $4.5 million average annual salary and $9 million guaranteed at signing.
Currently, he is inked on a three-year $18.01 million contract with the Hawks which he signed on November 22, 2020, with the Indiana Pacers.
This deal pays him an average annual salary of $6 million.
Wife, Children & Social Media
The Atlanta Hawks guard Justin Holiday has been married to Shekinah Holiday since 2013.
Shekinah was an athlete, too, and participated in track and field at her college for Northwestern State Demons.
He has an incredible collegiate career finishing in the top five in eight meets during his freshman year.
Her sophomore year went even better. She participated in seven meets as a distance runner with three top-10 finishes.
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Justin and Shekinah dated for six years before finally tying the knot. Together they have a daughter who was born in November 2017.
Justin has a sizable social media following. He is active mainly on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
He posts about his professional career on all these handles. Besides that, you can find only a few pictures of his wife and daughter on the platforms. His Instagram has over 265k followers.
Unknown Facts About Justin Holiday
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- Justin Holiday is the brother-in-law of the United States women’s national soccer team player Lauren Holiday.
- His mother, Toya, was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1982.
- Justin’s deal with the Hawks reunited him with his brother Aaron, who signed with the Hawks as a free agent.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
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