As the Olympics unfold, many around the basketball world are realizing what those who watch the Celtics religiously have known for quite some time: Derrick White can flat out hoop.
Whether it’s a sneaky defensive play, a timely 3 or a subtle, intelligent adjustment, White consistently provides exactly what his team needs. His versatility was on display Wednesday, as he contributed 10 points (3-of-3 shooting), 3 steals, 1 rebound, 1 assist and 1 block to finish plus-18 in 17 minutes in a 103-86 win over South Sudan.
Team USA (2-0) cemented its spot in the quarterfinals, with a clash against Puerto Rico on Saturday at 11:15 a.