On Thursday night, Derrick White was selected with the 29th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs. In drafting White in the first round in one of the most loaded draft classes in memory, the Spurs clearly have big plans for him.
White is a 23-year-old combo guard who can contribute immediately on both sides of the ball. His versatility, experience and basketball IQ make him perfect to play meaningful minutes for a contender, especially one built like the Spurs. It’s safe to say Gregg Popovich and the coaching staff will rely on him as a bench contributor, but it’s hard to say exactly how much and in what capacity.