Derrick White's Sportsmanship Award Bid

0:00On March 31st, the Boston Celtics got seven games left in the regular season, sitting pretty as the number two seed in the Eastern Conference. Derek White's been a big reason they're one of the league's top squads, and now he's grabbing headlines as a finalist for the 2000. 25-26 Sportsmanship Award. White's shooting just 39.1% from the floor this year, but his defense stays lockdown, keeping him super-effective. He's also the steady voice in the locker room, staying cool when things heat up on the court. NBA games don't get as heated as they once did, and White's never the one stirring the pot. Celtics fans love pointing out that Al Hoerford, their old teammate now with the gold-stay warriors, made the finalist list too. Sportsmanship might not get the spotlight, but it's huge for team leaders like these guys. After dropping a game to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, Boston's eyeing a bounce back against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. White chasing that award shows the heart behind the highlights, keeping the Celtics locked in for a deep playoff run.

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