When the Boston Celtics traded for Derrick White, some eyebrows in the fanbase. While some saw a selfless guard who could play both ends of the floor, others believed he would struggle to command a role on a team as deep and talented as the Celtics.
Fast forward to the present day, one and a half seasons later, and it’s clear the trade was a success. White has not only proven himself capable of being a valuable rotation piece, he’s earned the starting point guard role moving forward after Marcus Smart was dealt to Memphis. With two years remaining on his four-year $70 million deal, the Celtics have a modicum of security at the point guard position.