Derrick White

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Derrick White's rise from a Division II walk-on to an NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist is one of the most inspiring stories in recent basketball. His two NBA All-Defensive Second Team selections reflect his elite defensive versatility, and his clutch performances in the 2024 playoffs, especially his 14-point fourth quarter in Game 4 of the Finals, have become legendary in Boston. White is a rare player who impacts winning without needing the ball, making him an invaluable piece on a championship team.

AwardsDerrick White has won an NBA Championship (2024) and an Olympic gold medal (2024). He has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2023 and 2024. In college, he earned first-team All-Pac-12 and All-Defensive Team honors in 2017, and first-team All-RMAC in 2016.

Honours & Distinctions

NBA Champion

NBA·2024

Won championship with Boston Celtics

Olympic Gold Medalist

International Olympic Committee·2024

Won gold with U.S. Men's Basketball Team at Paris Olympics

Eastern Conference Champion

NBA·2022

Reached NBA Finals with Boston Celtics

G League Champion

NBA G League·2018

Won championship with Austin Spurs

Rankings & Lists

#46

ESPN NBA Rank

ESPN·2024

#48

The Athletic NBA Player Rankings

The Athletic·2024

#44

Bleacher Report Top 50 NBA Players

Bleacher Report·2024

Records & Feats

First Division II walk-on to win NBA championship as a starter

Career Milestone·2024

White is one of the few players to go from Division II to starting on an NBA championship team.