Derrick White Biography

Derrick Richard White, born on July 2, 1994, is an American professional basketball player who has played for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. He played three years of college basketball at Division II's Colorado–Colorado Springs Mountain Lions before transferring to Division I's Colorado Buffaloes for his final season. Selected 29th overall in the 2017 NBA draft, White joined the San Antonio Spurs to begin his professional career. He became a starter during the 2022–23 season and earned a spot on his first NBA All-Defensive Team that year, followed by a second selection the next season. White captured his first NBA championship when the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in five games during the 2024 NBA Finals. He also earned a gold medal as a member of the 2024 U.S. Olympic basketball team. As a senior, White averaged 17.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.