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34. Derrick White

34. Derrick White

What a player Derrick White has become for the Boston Celtics!

Traded from the San Antonio Spurs in early 2022, White became an instant fan favorite in Boston, for his high-intelligence court skills, expert passing, and attention to defense, which has made him one of the most dependable “glue” players in the game; so much that a player who is not an All-Star saw considerable minutes for Team U.S.A. in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

White’s performance in France was only months after he helped the Celtics win the 2024 NBA Championship, a title that likely would not have happened without acquiring him from the Spurs.

Entering another season with Boston, White may never become an All-Star, but he is one of the most respected players in the game.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Acquired: Traded from the San Antonio Spurs for Romeo Langford, Josh Richardson, a 2022 1st Round Pick (which would be Blake Wesley), and a 2028 1st Round Pick 2/10/22.
  • Games Played: 259
  • Per Game Averages:

    31.1 MP
    .558 eFG%
    .870 FT%
    14.2 PTS
    3.3 RB
    4.5 AST
    0.9 STL
    1.0 BLK 

    73 Playoff Games
    31.1 MP
    .568 eFG%
    874 FT%
    13.5 PTS
    3.6 RB
    3.0 AST
    0.8 STL
    0.9 BLK

  • Advanced Stats:

    15.9 PER
    .594 TS%
    9.8 VORP
    26.2 WS 

    73 Playoff Games
    15.7 PER
    .604 TS%
    3.2 VORP
    7.3 WS

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NBA Champion (2024)
    Second Team All-NBA Defensive (2023 & 2024)

  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
    8th in 2024 & 10th in 2025

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