“I’d lose all my teeth for a championship,” Derrick White said after partly losing one in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals. Well, it was an unfortunate on-court mishap that led to him losing a tooth on the biggest stage of his life. But it didn’t stop him from hustling on both ends of the court and ultimately winning a ring. It proved the grit and relentless drive that the Boston Celtics‘ guard carried throughout the season. Now that we brace ourselves for fresh NBA action in a few weeks, let’s brush up on the hooper’s profile.

While we refresh our memory for the upcoming season, the Celtics guard engaged in a heated altercation with a fan over the weekend. In a video reported by TMZ, Derrick White visited Boulder to watch his alma mater’s football game where Deion Sander’s men took on Colorado State. Following a heated argument with a fan, things turned violent when he threw a punch at the hooper, which knocked his hat off. And, before the Celt could leverage his strength to retaliate, he was pulled out.

Notably, this incident proved one thing. Despite the off-season lull, Derrick White still carried the passionate and persevering grit that he showcased in the 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, let’s dive right in.

Derrick White – a perfect role player, who Joe Mazzulla admitted is “a little bit of everything”

The Colorado-born guard may seem like a traditional guard, considering his size. But, not to exaggerate, there isn’t a thing on the court that Derrick White can’t do. From blocking a dunk after a wild chase down to sinking a clean three-pointer, he has everything in his bag. Not to forget his magnanimous block during Game 2 of the NBA Finals, which the NY Times referred to as “One of the greatest blocks of playoff history.”

During the final minute of Game 2, the Dallas Mavericks had an opportunity to cut down the lead. In a fast-break transition, PJ Washington would slam dunk, but Derrick White, who chased him down, denied it at the end, leaving everyone flabbergasted. Something doesn’t fit, right? How can a guard, who’s not known for athleticism, pull off such a crucial move?

It’s still an unanswered question. Anyway, let’s look into Derrick White’s player profile.

As we had a glimpse of White’s defensive brilliance, it was just the tip of the iceberg. This highly talented shot-blocking guard featured in the All-Defensive team twice consecutively. Speaking of his all-round ability, Celts’ coach Joe Mazzulla said, “He’s just a little bit of everything. He can handle a pick-and-roll. He can score in pick-and-role. He can stay spaced. He’s not defined by scoring… He’s had blocks on bigs.”

Above all, the hooper couldn’t have asked for a better compliment, as Mazzula continued, “So he’s just another guy that’s selfless and wants to impact the game in any way that he can, and it looks different every night.” And that’s our segue into Derrick White’s stats.

Ever since Derrick White moved from the San Antonio Spurs fold in the 2021-22 season, the star’s offensive bag had taken a hit. However, while he had a breakout run in the previous season, he has yet to beat his personal record, where he averaged 15.4 points in the 2020-21 season. Moreover, from the three-point line, he has had an aggressive turnaround. Comparing his last seasons in the league, White has come out all the way, trying his luck from out far. In fact, it has paid him dividends.

What is Derrick White’s net worth?

The defense-dominant guard just raised his stakes in the off-season. Around his 30th birthday, the Boston Celtics locked their relationship with Derrick White for four years. The star signed a whopping $125.9 million contract, making him the fifth player on the roster who will eventually make above $30 million per season. While it may sound like a hasty decision on the surface level, the Celtics are on to something massive. Maybe even a dynasty. Not long ago, the team signed a massive deal with Jayson Tatum worth $315 for five years in July. So, fans could witness a repeat of the Celt’s dominance in the upcoming season.

Heading back to the subject, as per multiple reports on the internet, Derrick White’s net worth is approximately between $10-$13 million. However, it could change in the coming years, given his popularity and increase in pay and brand deals. What do you make of the guard’s future in the coming season? Will he have yet another breakout year? Let us know in the comments.

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