In February 2022, the Boston Celtics swung a trade that sent Romeo Langford, Josh Richardson, a 2022 first-round pick, and a 2028 first-round pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs. In return, the Celtics received Derrick White. At the time, White was believed to be a high-level role player who could help as a point-of-attack defender and secondary ball-handler next to Marcus Smart.
