The celebratory accolades carry on coming for the Celtics.
Jrue Vacation has lengthy been checked out as among the finest defenders within the NBA, and his tenacity locking down Mavericks’ superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving within the Finals caught the attention of Tenacious D.
Jack Black and Kyle Gass chosen Vacation because the winner of their second annual “Tenacious D MVP Award,” the duo introduced in an eclectic social media publish Tuesday.
Anthony Davis of the Lakers obtained the award final yr, being the “most tenacious defender” within the league.
Not solely did Vacation present one of the efficient offensive performances in Finals historical past, his defensive efforts proved to be the distinction within the Celtics profitable Banner 18, no less than within the eyes of Black and Gass.
“For years, the Celtics have been knocking on the door, trying to win that championship, not quite being able to get there,” Black stated in a video. “But this year, there was something different. I wonder what changed this year? I wonder why they were victorious this year?”
“Jrue Holiday,” Black and Gass stated concurrently. “The best of the best,” Black added. “The cream of the crop.”
Vacation opened up the scoring within the Sport 5 clincher, dropping six factors early, on his strategy to a 15-point, 11-rebound double double. He and fellow guard Derrick White held Doncic and Irving to simply 43 factors mixed.
Vacation and White had been voted to the All-Defensive second workforce in Could.
It marked the second consecutive All-Protection nod for White, who together with Vacation types one the league’s stingiest backcourts. Vacation is an annual staple on the squad, beforehand incomes first-team honors in 2018, ’21 and ’23 and second-team in 2019 and ’22.
It’s protected to say Vacation is ecstatic about receiving the Tenacious D award.
“Yoooo this is crazy,” Vacation stated in repost of the video on his Instagram. “(For real) One of my favorite ppl! Love you dude!!”
Black and Gass are decided to get the trophy to the Celtics’ champion.
“We love you, Jrue,” Black stated in a social media publish. “We will deliver this to you in person or send it FedEx. Your choice. Would love to kick it poolside though. Peace out, my friend. Catch you on the flip flop.”
Vacation is onboard.
“Send me the [address] brother! I’m there!” he responded.
