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Derrick White's Breakout Defense for Celtics
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- May 9, 2026
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- 59
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Summary
Derrick Whites 2025-26 season with the Boston Celtics was a standout performance, marking his fourth full year with the team following a trade from the San Antonio Spurs. White set career highs in points (16.5), assists (5.4), blocks (1.3), and steals (1.1) per game. His defensive game took a significant leap, earning him 98 blocks, the most by a guard in 17 years, and securing him a 6th place finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Whites impressive play has solidified his role as a cornerstone defender for the Celtics. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/19b8118df1277f75