When the Boston Celtics acquired Derrick White in February 2022, the expectations were that Boston was adding a guard who could operate as a connector on both ends of the floor, not an elite offensive threat but a quick decision-maker whose presence would elevate those around him or a top-tier defender but someone that could fight through screens, switch across multiple positions and plug gaps within the team’s scheme.
During his time with the San Antonio Spurs, White earned himself a place within the fanbase's hearts, always even-keeled, rarely flashy. Just a hooper’s hooper.