The Boston Celtics in the first week of July signed guard Derrick White to a contract extension.
“Derrick is a great player who has immersed himself in the Boston community since joining us in the Spring of 2021,” said Brad Stevens, President of Basketball Operations. “Derrick brings a joy and selflessness to our building every single day. He’s committed to improving and has shown that in each year of his career. More importantly, he cares most about the things that matter, including building great relationships and competing with integrity. We are very lucky that Derrick is a Celtic and are thrilled he’ll be here for years to come.”
White has appeared in 181 games (147 starts) with the Celtics since he was acquired in February 2022, and is averaging 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game. During the 2023-24 regular season, White appeared in 73 games (all starts) and became the second Celtic in franchise history to average at least 15.0 points, 5.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 1.0 steals in a single season, alongside Larry Bird (1984-85; 1990-91).
The two-time All-Defensive team selection averaged 16.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 19 playoff games during the Celtics 2024 NBA Championship run. White is the only player in NBA history to register at least 300 points, 70 assists, and 16-or-fewer turnovers in a single playoff run. The 6-4 guard registered the fifth-most blocks in the 2024 postseason (23) and became the fourth NBA guard since 1971 to record at least 20 blocks in multiple playoffs, including Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, and Dennis Johnson.
White was selected with the 29th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after graduating from the University of Colorado where he garnered 2017 All-Pac-12 Conference First Team and All-Defensive Team honors his senior year.
