Welcome Derrick White

[fallguy]

There's a thread on the general board where fans of other teams are starting to realize that White is better than most of their star players. It's wonderful.

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https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/celtics-vs-cavaliers-score-derrick-white-proves-once-again-why-hes-the-key-to-bostons-title-defense/

[bisme37]

After Tuesday’s performance, White is now shooting 40.2 percent on fourth-quarter 3-pointers this season, with 41 makes on 102 attempts. Not only is White the Celtics’ most prolific fourth-quarter deep shooter — Payton Pritchard is second on the team with 37 3-pointers on 97 attempts, while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have made just 28 fourth-quarter threes combined — he also ranks among the NBA leaders in late-game 3s.

Consider this: White is one of just six NBA players to attempt 100 or more fourth-quarter 3-pointers this season, joining the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Anthony Edwards, Stephen Curry and Trae Young. Among that group, only Mitchell has a better percentage.

White ranks fifth in the entire NBA in fourth-quarter 3-point makes and attempts this season.

https://sports.yahoo.com/d-white-one-nbas-best-140547751.html

[phincsfan]

After Tuesday’s performance, White is now shooting 40.2 percent on fourth-quarter 3-pointers this season, with 41 makes on 102 attempts. Not only is White the Celtics’ most prolific fourth-quarter deep shooter — Payton Pritchard is second on the team with 37 3-pointers on 97 attempts, while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have made just 28 fourth-quarter threes combined — he also ranks among the NBA leaders in late-game 3s.

Consider this: White is one of just six NBA players to attempt 100 or more fourth-quarter 3-pointers this season, joining the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Anthony Edwards, Stephen Curry and Trae Young. Among that group, only Mitchell has a better percentage.

White ranks fifth in the entire NBA in fourth-quarter 3-point makes and attempts this season.

https://sports.yahoo.com/d-white-one-nbas-best-140547751.html

White, JT and Jrue have to be exhausted from barely having an offseason. I have a feeling the break will be a big plus for him.

[ConstableGeneva]

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Derrick White having a nice little shooting stretch. C's go 6-1 in last 7 games.



Next up: Their matchup vs. Romeo Langford and the pick swap.

[shackles10]

Derrick White having a nice little shooting stretch. C's go 6-1 in last 7 games.



Next up: Their matchup vs. Romeo Langford and the pick swap.

Don’t forget Blake Wesley

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[djFan71]

Derrick White having a nice little shooting stretch. C's go 6-1 in last 7 games.



Next up: Their matchup vs. Romeo Langford and the pick swap.

Don’t forget Blake Wesley

And Wemby 2.0 with the 2nd pick in 2028.

[ConstableGeneva]

Since busting out of his slump in 01/25 against Dallas, the Celtics have won 11 of 13 (White was OUT for one of the losses).

17/5/5 on 50/46/89 splits. 69.6% TS% and 3.11 A/TO ratio.

Oh, and during that span, he's third in 3-pt makes in the 4th Q behind Curry and Beasley at a ridiculous 63.6% clip (14/22).

If you're getting that from your fourth option on top of the defense, you'd be hard to beat.

[Larry_Russell]

Since busting out of his slump in 01/25 against Dallas, the Celtics have won 11 of 13 (White was OUT for one of the losses).

17/5/5 on 50/46/89 splits. 69.6% TS% and 3.11 A/TO ratio.

Oh, and during that span, he's third in 3-pt makes in the 4th Q behind Curry and Beasley at a ridiculous 63.6% clip (14/22).

If you're getting that from your fourth option on top of the defense, you'd be hard to beat.

Derrick was the reason I wasnt broken about trading Marcus, and he is also the reason I am OK with the inevitable trade inviolving either Jrue or Jaylen. (assuming Jrue)

[phincsfan]

Since busting out of his slump in 01/25 against Dallas, the Celtics have won 11 of 13 (White was OUT for one of the losses).

17/5/5 on 50/46/89 splits. 69.6% TS% and 3.11 A/TO ratio.

Oh, and during that span, he's third in 3-pt makes in the 4th Q behind Curry and Beasley at a ridiculous 63.6% clip (14/22).

If you're getting that from your fourth option on top of the defense, you'd be hard to beat.

Derrick was the reason I wasnt broken about trading Marcus, and he is also the reason I am OK with the inevitable trade inviolving either Jrue or Jaylen. (assuming Jrue)

Agreed

There isn't a team in the league who wouldn't have him start for them. Great scouting and trade by Stevens.

[ConstableGeneva]

For a single season, only two players have averaged 3+ made threes, 1+ steals, and 1+ blocks per game in the history of the NBA. One is already out for the season — Wemby. You can guess who the other one is.

[brackdan70]

This dude is 13th in LEBRON Wins Above Replacement (WAR) and 11th in EPM Estimated Wins (EW).
Arguably our second best player.
One of the best contracts in the league.

[ConstableGeneva]

For a single season, only two players have averaged 3+ made threes, 1+ steals, and 1+ blocks per game in the history of the NBA. One is already out for the season — Wemby. You can guess who the other one is.

From Sean Grande:

200 3's - 70 Blocks - NBA History

Paul Pierce, 2002
Robert Covington, 2018
DERRICK WHITE, 2025

End of list

Not trying to compete here, but my factoid's better tbh.

[ConstableGeneva]

Celtics players averaging 16/4/4 on 60%+ TS% for a single season in franchise history -- Bird (2x), Tatum (2x), and Derrick White.

[ConstableGeneva]

Seven different Celtics players have had a season with 60% TS% and 18% assist percentage. No one's done it for three straight seasons. With 4 games to go, DWhite is on pace to do just that.

[ConstableGeneva]

DWhite is a weirdo. On this list, he's the only one who's played at least 50 games.