WATCH: Bucks’ Jrue Holiday channels inner LeBron James with monstrous denial on Devin Booker
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Jrue Holiday isn’t a three-time All-Defensive team member for nothing. In Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks point guard busted out an epic chase-down block on Devin Booker — one that is reminiscent of that unforgettable LeBron James block on Andre Iguodala some years ago.
Booker had a clear path to the basket for a wide-open slam — or at least he thought he did. Holiday came out of nowhere to swat away Book’s dunk attempt in emphatic fashion (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter):
That was an absolutely clean block from the Bucks guard as he timed his jump to perfection. Check out how high he went to meet Booker at the apex of his jump. Booker even attempted to ward Holiday off a bit, but it was to no avail. In case you didn’t know, Jrue Holiday has some hops.
The play still ended with the Suns scoring as Deandre Ayton flushed one down on a follow-up. Nevertheless, there’s no denying that the main highlight here is Jrue Holiday’s epic block. We all know that the Bucks star is one of the best defenders in the league, but the shock factor in this play is still through the roof.