Most popular today among NBA fans for his 2023 Eastern Conference Finals buzzer-beater game 6 tip-in and an unconventional but cool-looking Afro, Derrick Richard White is a remarkable Shooting guard who plays for the Boston Celtics and is among the leading scorers on their roster alongside Tatum, Brown, and Porzingis.
White got his start in basketball when he joined Legend High School in his hometown of Parker, Colorado. He is among the most decorated players in Legend High School history as has scored over 1050 points, 250 rebounds, and 250 assists and was honored by the School by being inducted into the Legend athletics HOF.
After graduating from Legend High, he received close to no scholarship offers from reputed institutions until he caught the eye of Jeff Culver, an experienced head coach of the Johnson & Wales University in Denver. Once coach Culver was brought in as the Head Coach for the Division II UCCS, he offered White a spot in the main team.
After three impressive seasons at the Division II stage, White opted to transfer to Division I Colorado and averaged 18.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.4 blocks on 50% shooting from mid-range.
White was eventually selected 29th overall by the Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Derrick White Height
White is 6 feet 4 inches tall. Being a decently sized guard, White is a good rebounder and passer who, unlike conventional shooting guards, is also a respectable expert at garnering turnovers from the opposition and a great shot blocker and rim protector.
During his senior year at Colorado, White was among the few on his team who managed to play both defense and offense fairly well and that crucial aspect of his game transitioned well into his professional career.
Derrick White Weight
Weighing just under 200 lbs, White is among the most agile and athletic players on the Celtics roster. He uses his pace to make fast plays, score on fast-break opportunities, finish with a swift layup at the rim, and more.
White also utilizes his on-court awareness to find open spaces and dish the ball out to make scoring opportunities. In case he finds himself surrounded, he uses his awareness to pass to open spots in time for a potential dime.
Derrick White Wingspan
White’s wingspan measures approximately 6 feet 8 inches in length, which gives him certain advantages when playing defense. He uses his long reach to guard the offense in the hopes of limiting their chances of scoring. In situations when skilled ball handlers do manage to get past him, he uses his wingspan to block their attempts and get possessions for his team.
White also brings his long arms to use when getting rebounds and shooting over 45% from the field.
With seven seasons under his belt, Derrick White still has many good seasons to give to his team, the league, and the sport of Basketball.
FAQs
A. White is presently 29 years old, as of November 2023
A. White attended Legend High School in Parker, Colorado.
A. Earning 2023 NBA All-Defensive second-team selection.
A. White earns an annual income of $17.5 million on average.
