In the hearts and minds of San Antonio fans, Derrick White will always be a Spur. From the moment he was drafted at that magic spot of 29th in 2017, he was a fan favorite who symbolized what the organization has always been about: an underdog who rose to the top of his profession, humble yet competitive, and always giving back to the community. He seemed like a cornerstone piece of the new foundation the Spurs were trying to build.
As a result, it was a sad day for a fan base that isn’t used to much activity at the trade deadline when White was surprisingly sent to the Boston Celtics last February.