In a jaw-dropping act of compassion that has the entire NBA world buzzing, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has pledged his entire $4.6 million salary and bonus to convert three abandoned homes into full-scale shelters for homeless youth.
Sources say Holiday made the decision quietly, without a press conference or public announcement — but the news leaked when contractors revealed who was behind the funding. The shelters, set to open within months, will offer beds, meals, education assistance, and mental health support.
“I don’t want credit,” Holiday reportedly told a close friend. “If I can change even one kid’s path, that’s worth more than a paycheck.”
NBA stars, fans, and even rivals have taken to social media in shock and admiration. Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum called it “one of the most selfless things I’ve ever witnessed in my life.”
Meanwhile, former critics are now calling Holiday “the soul of Boston.” One tearful mother, whose son once lived on the streets, told reporters: “Jrue is a hero. Period.”
As the city prepares for the grand openings, one thing is clear: Jrue Holiday has just changed the game — not just in basketball, but in humanity. 🏀❤️