Derrick White can take many forms. Offensively, his bag has slowly expanded since joining the Boston Celtics. From catch-and-shoot three-point threat to multi-tool offensive initiator, White’s transformation has been impressive. He showed it off against the LA Clippers on Saturday night. But defensively, he’s on another planet.
On the Celtics’ current road trip, White has tallied 13 blocks, including a seven-block performance against the Utah Jazz. That’s an average of 2.6 blocks per contest. He is 6-foot-4. No matter the position White is put in on the defensive end, he almost always ends up on top, especially when he’s in the paint.