Derrick White Playoffs History

Last Modified Mar 29, 2025 12:02 GMT
Derrick White Playoff History
Derrick White during Boston Celtics v Miami Heat game

Derrick White is a shooting guard who plays for the Boston Celtics in the NBA as of March 2025. He played more than five seasons for the San Antonio Spurs before his trade to the Celtics. After the trade, White went on to play a vital role in the Celtics' success. Throughout his tenure with the Spurs, White continued to develop his offensive game, improving his ball-handling, shooting, and playmaking skills. He also earned a reputation as a reliable perimeter defender, often tasked with guarding the opposing team's best perimeter players.

Since his trade, White came off the bench in his first season and played a crucial role in the Celtics' run to the 2022 NBA Finals. After that White was inserted as a starter and has fit in like a glove, evolving into a lockdown defender and a 3 and D threat. White’s transition into a standout player came during the 2022-23 season, making the All-Defensive second-team and averaging 12.4 points, 3.9 assists and shooting 38.1% from the field. In the season 2023-24, White, along with Tatum and Brown, led the team to win the NBA Championship, where White averaged 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. The 2024-25 season is the fourth season for White in the Celtics, and he is averaging 16.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.

Derrick White Playoffs Appearances

As of March 2025, Derrick White has reached the playoffs six times. The two-way guard made two playoff appearances for the San Antonio Spurs in 2018 and 2019. After his trade to the Celtics in 2022, he made four consecutive playoff appearances.

Player NameTeam Playoff Year
Derrick White San Antonio Spurs 2018
Derrick WhiteSan Antonio Spurs 2019
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2022
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2023
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2024
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2025

Derrick White Playoffs Win-Loss Record

As of March 2025, Derrick White has a 43-29 win-loss record in his playoff history.

In the 2024 NBA playoffs, Derrick White averaged 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game. The 3 and D guard shot lights out against the Miami Heat in game 4, leading the Celtics to victory. He scored 38 points, shooting 8 out of 15 from the three-point line, and made three blocks, all of which are career highs. The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Championships, with Derrick Whtie being a key contributor to the Celtics' historic 18th NBA title.

Player NameTeam SeasonOpponentPoints scored overall
Derrick White Boston Celtics 2024 NBA FinalsDallas Mavericks (4-1)69
Derrick White Boston Celtics 2024 Eastern Conference Finals Indiana Pacers (4-1)67
Derrick White Boston Celtics 2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals Cleveland Cavaliers (4-1)70
Derrick White Boston Celtics2024 Round 1Miami Heat (4-1)112
Derrick White Boston Celtics2023 Eastern Conference FinalsMiami Heat (3-4)100
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2023 Eastern Conference SemifinalsPhiladelphia 76ers (4-3)63
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2023 Round 1Atlanta Hawks (4-2)104
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2022 NBA FinalsGolden State Warriors (2-4)59
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2022 Eastern Conference FinalsMiami Heat (4-3)60
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2022 Eastern Conference SemifinalsMilwaukee Bucks (4-3)56
Derrick WhiteBoston Celtics2022 Round 1Brooklyn Nets (4-0)21
Derrick WhiteSan Antonio Spurs 2019 Round 1Denver Nuggets (3-4)106
Derrick WhiteSan Antonio Spurs 2018 Round 1Golden State Warriors (1-4)7

Derrick White Conference Finals Record

Since being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2017, Derrick White has appeared in two conference finals and has a 2-1 record. He has appeared in 17 matches in two conference finals and has a 10-7 record. Two of the Conference finals were against the Celtics' arch-nemesis, the Miami Heat, and one was against the Indiana Pacers.

Player NameTeam SeasonOpponentPoints scored overall
Derrick White Boston Celtics 2024 Eastern Conference FinalsIndiana Pacers (4-0)67
Derrick White Boston Celtics 2023 Eastern Conference FinalsMiami Heat (3-4)100
Derrick White Boston Celtics2022 Eastern Conference FinalsMiami Heat (4-3) 60

FAQ's on Derrick White

A. Derrick White has appeared in the playoffs five times as of March 2025.

A. Derrick White made the Conference finals three times (2022, 2023, 2024). He won two of those (2022 and 2024) and lost one (2023).

A. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, Derrick White averaged 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game.

A. Derrick White has represented the San Antonio Spurs in 2018 and 2019 and the Boston Celtics in the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 playoffs.  

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