Aaron Holiday on Rockets: “I think we’re getting closer to people starting to respect us a little more”
Do you think now other players or executives around the league have noticed that, or do you still feel slept on a bit? Aaron Holiday: I feel a little bit of both. We’ve played our best basketball at home. On the road, we have yet to win one, but we’re right there. We’re fighting neck and neck. It’s usually a couple of possessions to end a game on the road that we lose. I think we’re getting closer to people starting to respect us a little more. Obviously, when we come out with the defensive intensity that we have and our offense is clicking, we’re a tough team to beat.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Why the Warriors may trade Chris Paul if they continue to underwhelm by @YossiGozlan. How the Pistons got here by @FrankUrbina_. Who’s leading the Sixth Man of the Year race by @TikotDeRoa. My chat with Aaron Holiday on the Rockets. More @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-note… – 10:04 AM
Story: Why the Warriors may trade Chris Paul if they continue to underwhelm by @YossiGozlan. How the Pistons got here by @FrankUrbina_. Who’s leading the Sixth Man of the Year race by @TikotDeRoa. My chat with Aaron Holiday on the Rockets. More @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-note… – 10:04 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Alas, we don’t have Holiday matching up with Holiday, or Holiday on Holiday on the other end. Rockets switch so often, it likely will happen. For now Aaron Holiday on Murray. – 9:13 PM
Alas, we don’t have Holiday matching up with Holiday, or Holiday on Holiday on the other end. Rockets switch so often, it likely will happen. For now Aaron Holiday on Murray. – 9:13 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
It’s definitely Holiday season. Aaron Holiday gets the start tonight in place of Fred VanVleet. Justin Holiday gets the start in place of Aaron Gordon for the Nuggets. – 8:34 PM
It’s definitely Holiday season. Aaron Holiday gets the start tonight in place of Fred VanVleet. Justin Holiday gets the start in place of Aaron Gordon for the Nuggets. – 8:34 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With Fred VanVleet out, Rockets will make their first lineup change of the season. Aaron Holiday will start at the point. – 7:46 PM
With Fred VanVleet out, Rockets will make their first lineup change of the season. Aaron Holiday will start at the point. – 7:46 PM
More on this storyline
How has Alperen Sengun taken the next step in his development? Aaron Holiday: He had a big step from earlier in the year to now. He continues to get better. Ime’s coaching and the veterans are trying to help him as well. I think he’s almost unstoppable in the post. When he takes his time, faces up and takes his time, he’s pretty much unstoppable. He can pass really well, too. I think he’s just playing in a good flow. He knows when to kick and when to post up and take it to the basket. He uses pump fakes, too. He’s an intelligent player. Having guys like me, Fred and Jalen around him to shoot helps space the floor for him. -via HoopsHype / December 1, 2023
What are fair expectations for the Rockets looking ahead this season? Aaron Holiday: In my opinion, I think we’re for sure going to make a playoff push. I feel like we’re good enough. Our defense is amazing. I feel like that’s our staple. Offensively, we can score with the best of them for sure. If our defense is on point and we’re doing what we’re supposed to do, I feel like we’re a tough team to beat. I believe we’re going to get to the playoffs this year for sure. -via HoopsHype / December 1, 2023
What was your reaction when Jrue Holiday got traded? Aaron Holiday: I understood why they traded him. Obviously, they wanted Damian Lillard. As a brother, I didn’t understand it at the same time. As an NBA player, I did. However, Jrue landed in a perfect spot. He’s on another contending team. He’s there to help them win, and he could be the missing piece with Kristaps Porzingis. He can be the missing piece for another championship. He’s a great talent and plays his role. He’s not going to be a guy who is out here too many shots or going off script. He’s going to stick to the game plan, play the right way, and play defense. That’s all you really need for that team because they have a lot of scoring, and he plays really good defense as well. I feel like they have a great chance to win the championship. -via HoopsHype / December 1, 2023