Who was Derrick White traded for?

Last Modified Mar 29, 2025 11:51 GMT
Derrick White Trade
Derrick White during Boston Celtics v Sacramento Kings game

Derrick White is a professional basketball shooting guard and point guard for the Boston Celtics in the NBA as of March 2025. 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 can play off the ball and is equally lethal on the defensive end.

White also played a crucial role when the Boston Celtics clinched the NBA Championship in the 2023-24 season. White averaged 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.2 blocks per game in he 2023-24 regular season. The 2024-25 season is White's fourth season with the Boston Celtics, and he is a crucial player for the team to get them to every playoff since getting traded.

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 the Spurs having rights to swap.

Every year, Derrick White steadily shows his worth to the Celtics. 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 position

The Colorado native majorly plays as a shooting guard but can also switch to the point guard if the situation demands.

FAQs on Derrick White

A. Derrick White weighs around 86 kg (19 lb).

A. Derrick White is 30 years old as of March 2025.

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.

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