Derrick White Wins NBA Sportsmanship Award

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI Everything Happening With Your Team. I'm Corey, with the story. Boston Celtics Guard Derek White just scooped up the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the 2025-26 season. The lead dropped the news on Thursday, honoring him for keeping a classy on the court. This marks back-to-back wins for the Celtics, after Juner Holiday grabbed it last year as a fellow guard. The award spotlights players who live out true sportsmanship, from respect to rivals to handling the heat of the game, it's been a thing since the 1995-96 season. First winner was Joe Dumars, and now the trophy carries his name, which feels right for a guy who defined that vibe. White's win keeps the focus on positive playing the league, showing how far respect can carry a team.