Since that moment, White hasn’t hit another buzzer-beater of that magnitude. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown’s fallaway dagger in Game 1 of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals and Jayson Tatum’s continued late-game heroics have often overshadowed him.
Among the 106 players who have appeared in at least 45 games this season, White ranks second in the NBA in fourth-quarter 3-pointers, averaging 1 per game.
Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis had high compliments for Derrick White and his clutch ability in games.
Fully recovered from his prolonged January slump, Derrick White helped the Celtics stiff-arm a spirited Knicks comeback in their latest win. Here’s how:
Speaking to reporters after the win, head coach Joe Mazzulla said he believes that White is one of the best point guards in the entire NBA.
Derrick White said he has been playing with more joy lately, and it showed during the 4th quarter against the Knicks.
The Boston Celtics could see a crucial big man leave this summer while Derrick White is brutally honest about this season.
Jayson Tatum scored 25 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.