Derrick White is an exceptional two-way player who plays shooting guard and point guard for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. He attended Colorado Springs to play college ball from 2016 to 2017 before being drafted 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in 2017. White was acting as the secondary playmaker behind Marcus Smart last season but as the 2022 DPOY traded the Grizzlies, all the responsibilities shifted to White. Furthermore, the Celtics guard is a versatile player who has the ability to play off the ball and is equally lethal on the defensive end. Coach Joe Mazzulla uses him to guard the bigger players of the opposition, making him a crucial part of the Celtics’ defensive strategy.
In the 2021 offseason, the San Antonio Spurs extended the rookie scale contract for a further four years, worth $70 million in total. The incentive will slightly increase the salary each passing season, making him earn $20.07 million for this season alone.
Derrick White Trade
On February 10, 2022, the Boston Celtics acquired Derrick White in exchange for guards Josh Richardson and Romeo Langford and two first-round picks from the San Antonio Spurs. The 2022 first-round pick was Top-4 protected and the 2028 first-round pick is Top-1 protected, with Spurs having rights to swap.
Every year, Derrick White is steadily shown his worth to the Celtics. Since joining the Boston Celtics, Derrick White has averaged 12.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game while playing 29.9 minutes, and has shot 44.3% from the field, including 39.8% from three-point range. He has made two NBA All-Defensive Second Team selections and his contributions to the Celtics have been tremendous, as he was a key part in the Celtics' 2024 NBA championship.
Derrick White Team
The Colorado standout spent his initial four years with the Same Antonio Spurs before swapping to the Boston Celtics via trade in 2021.
White was also included in the USA’s final roster for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China, and in 2024's Paris Olympics roster.
Derrick White position
The Colorado native majorly plays as a shooting guard but can also switch to the point guard if the situation demands.
FAQs
A. Derrick White weighs around 86 kg (19 lb).
A. Derrick White is 30 years old as of November 2024.
A. Derrick White’s salary for the 2024/25 season is $20,071,429.
A. Derrick White has a huge wingspan of 6 feet 7 inches (207 cm).
A. Derrick White has one NBA championship in his career so far. White won the NBA title with the Boston Celtics in 2024.
A. The Celtics guard went to Colorado Springs and played there for one season before entering the NBA Draft in 2017.
