Overview
- Derrick White said on his podcast that his responsibilities vary by game, describing himself as someone who can be a connector one night and a 30-point scorer the next.
- White explained that Green’s comment after Game 1 of the 2022 Finals motivated him to overhaul his shot so defenses could no longer ignore him.
- His three-point accuracy jumped from roughly 31.2% in 2021-22 to 38.1% in 2022-23 and 39.6% in 2023-24, reflecting the offseason work he described.
- This season, with Jayson Tatum sidelined by a torn Achilles, White is averaging about 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists in a little over 34 minutes across 39 games.
- He has emerged as a defensive standout with a reported 60 blocks to lead guards and has drawn Defensive Player of the Year discussion after becoming a key piece since his 2021-22 trade to Boston and the 2024 title run.