Derrick White is an American basketball player who plays as a combo guard for the Boston Celtics. Before gracing the NBA courts, White's basketball journey began at Legend High School in Parker, Colorado, where he was part of its inaugural graduating class. Later, he played all four years in college, playing three years at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and then one standout senior year with the University of Colorado Boulder.
In 2017, the San Antonio Spurs drafted White with the 29th overall pick. After an impactful five seasons with the Spurs, White brought his defensive prowess to the Boston Celtics in 2022. His addition was instrumental as the Celtics went all the way to the NBA Finals in 2022 for the first time in 12 years. The 2022/23 season was even more amazing for White as he was part of the All-Defensive Second Team. In the 2023 playoffs, White was a two-way force as the Celtics reached the Eastern Conference Finals. In Game 6 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, White delivered a buzzer-beating put-back shot, securing a 104–103 victory over the Miami Heat, forcing a Game 7. With this instant classic buzzer-beater, Derrick White became only the second player after Michael Jordan to hit a buzzer-beating game-winner with his team trailing and facing elimination. White's impact on both ends of the court continues to make waves in the league, solidifying his status as a key player for the Boston Celtics.
Derrick White Salary
According to Spotrac, Derrick White will earn $20.07 million for the 2024/2025 season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023/24 | Boston Celtics | $18,857,143 |
| 2024/25 | Boston Celtics | $20,071,429 |
How long is Derrick White’s contract?
Derrick White’s current contract is four years long.
On December 21, 2020, White signed a four-year $70,000,000 fully guaranteed contract with his previous team, the San Antonio Spurs. This professional contract with the Spurs came into effect from the 2021/22 NBA season and it will last until the end of the 2024/25 NBA season. When White was traded midway through 2021/22, the Boston Celtics agreed to take on his contract.
What are the terms of Derrick White’s contract?
Derrick White's contract for the 2024/25 season ensures a base salary of $20,071,429, with the potential for increased earnings through a few performance-based bonuses.
These bonuses include a $500,000 incentive for each of the following scenarios:
1. If White participates in 70 or more regular season games and secures a position on the prestigious All-NBA Defensive Team.
2. If White surpasses the mark of 185 3-pointers made during the season.
These contractual terms not only acknowledge White's integral role on the team but also provide additional financial incentives for specific on-court achievements.
What teams has Derrick White played for?
Derrick White has played for two NBA teams as of May 2024 — the San Antonio Spurs (2017 — 2022), and the Boston Celtics (2022 — present).
FAQs
A. In the 2023-24 season, Derrick White averaged 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game.
A. Derrick White weighs around 190 lb or 86 kg as per his player profile on NBA.com
A. Derrick White's listed height is 6 feet 4 inches.
A. Derrick White currently plays for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A. Derrick White can play both as a shooting guard and point guard.
