“I'm thrilled for him. I love the kid ... He's worked his fanny off." Gregg Popovich praises Derrick White's transformation ahead of our matchup tonight with the Spurs. nba.com/celtics/news/n…
Boston Celtics' Derrick White, leader in advanced analytics: "I’m just trying to win games and do everything I can on both sides"
NBAThursday, 18 January 2024 at 01:36
Boston Celtics guard, Derrick White, is leading his team in almost every analytics. Present in all the little details, White remains a big part of the Celtics present. The team is ranked first among all the NBA and has never lost a game in the Boston Garden this season.
Derrick White does it all. This combo guard has proven to be the team's most versatile defensive player. From guarding taller shooters like Michael Porter Jr, reacting to the shiftiest ballhandlers like Kyrie Irving or sacrificing the body and holding bigger, stronger players such as Julius Randle.
In addition, White always crashes the boards, he's right there deflecting passes, taking charges, contesting every shot, forcing the rivals to take more risks and causing more turnovers.
5th best in the NBA when it comes to his net point differential, and the 1st on his squad, Derrick is getting nothing but love from the media and fans.
Former Spur is also a reliable player in the offensive end, not only due to his ability to score, but passing the ball and getting secondary assists, going for rebounds, setting screens.
As a young rookie in San Antonio, he was mentored by Manu Ginóbili and Danny Green. Therefore, his mindset has always been in the right place. He's a team player, he does all of the little things in order to help and get a win.
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