Height
6'0"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
29
College
UCLA
Experience
7 yrs
Wingspan
6'7.5"
Reach
8'1.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 8.5"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 493 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 40.5% | 38.2% | 85.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 46 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.3M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Performance Analysis
Aaron Holiday earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 493 games, Aaron is contributing 5.5 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in his role. Aaron's strongest area is FG% at 40.5, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 0.9 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Aaron ranks 83rd.
Current Sentiment
Aaron Holiday has quietly built a sterling reputation in Houston as the kind of steady veteran backup that championship teams need, with media and fans genuinely appreciating his professionalism and clutch contributions during the Rockets' injury-plagued stretches this season. The positive sentiment stems largely from Holiday's ability to step seamlessly into expanded minutes without disrupting the team's rhythm, particularly his fourth-quarter poise against quality opponents that has earned praise from beat writers who typically reserve their enthusiasm for stars. However, this B+ sentiment grade reveals a fascinating disconnect with his actual on-court production, which has been notably underwhelming despite the glowing coverage. Holiday's reputation is built more on intangibles—basketball IQ, veteran leadership, and doing the little things right—than on statistical impact, creating a scenario where his perceived value far exceeds his measurable contribution. The narrative would shift quickly if his minutes increased significantly or if the Rockets' playoff push falters with him playing key roles, but for now, Holiday enjoys the perfect storm of modest expectations met with professional execution. This represents a classic case of a role player maximizing his media capital through situational excellence rather than dominant performance.
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