Veteran floor general Derrick White became the Boston Celtics‘ starting point guard following the trade that sent nine-season Boston fan-favorite Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies in the deal that returned Washington Wizards star center Kristaps Porzingis.
White had a breakout season in 2022-23 and proved a versatile point guard who can contribute in various ways on both ends of the floor. A perfect role player who does a little bit of everything on the court, the Colorado native showed significant improvement in his 3-point shooting, providing consistent scoring for the Celtics.
