At the Auerbach Center on Tuesday, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens discussed the franchise’s motivations to keep Holiday in the fold for the long term.

I think we all can see it; Jrue came here, joined our team, and all he tried to do was add to winning,” Stevens said. “And for a guy that’s as accomplished as he is, that’s as used to more usage, more reps, more touches, and all those other things, that never even came into play.”

Holiday averaged 12.5 points this season, the fewest since his rookie year. In his final campaign with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Olympic gold medalist produced north of 19 points per contest and was an All-Star who had the ball far more frequently.

But despite having the lowest usage rate of his career, the former UCLA Bruin has thrived in the offensive role the Celtics ask him to fulfill. A prime example is that excluding D.J. Wilson, who played in two games this season, Holiday’s 60.4 percent conversion rate on corner threes is tops in the league, per NBA.com.

At the other end of the floor, the five-time All-Defensive Team selection quarterbacks Boston’s defense, with his responsibilities ranging from wreaking havoc in the middle of their zone to guarding the likes of Joel Embiid and Julius Randle.