Overview

• On White Noise, White recounts Gregg Popovich knocking on his Atlanta hotel room door to tell him “We traded you” without any advance warning
• He said his wife was seven months pregnant during the February 2022 move, compounding the stress of an unexpected midseason relocation
• Less than 48 hours after the trade, he packed up and debuted for the Celtics with 15 points and six rebounds in a win over Denver
• His rapid adaptation helped fuel Boston’s 2024 championship run and led to a four-year, $125.9 million contract extension
• The Celtics have since turned away all trade inquiries for White, underscoring his status as a core piece of their long-term plans