Derrick White: Elite Performer Praised by Coaches

0:00It's March 26, from the locker room to your ears. This is Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Thunderhead Coach Mark Daniel had high praise for Boston Celtics guard Derek White before his team lost to them on Wednesday night. He called White one of the elite performers who have outgrown the role player label, crediting him with key contributions to Boston's success. This is not the first time an opposing coach has raved about White. Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Ackinson ranked him among the top five players in the league. White has put up strong numbers this 2025-26 season through 68 games, averaging 17.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists and 34.3 minutes per game while starting every match-up. With Jason Tatum out much of the year due to an Achilles injury, White has shouldered a bigger offensive load next to Jalen Brown and delivered. Elite defense, as always, with 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals per game.

1:04Standout games include 34 points against the San Antonio Spurs, 28 points with 6-3s over the Houston Rockets, and a career-high 7 blocks versus the Utah Jazz. As the Celtics gear up for the playoffs, White keeps making winning plays on both ends of the floor.