Stunning Derrick White reality is Celtics' best-kept secret

Derrick White leads the Celtics in +/- despite shooting ice-cold throughout January. His impact reaches far beyond scoring.

Boston Celtics v Detroit Pistons | Nic Antaya/GettyImagesThroughout Derrick White’s NBA career, the month of January hasn’t treated him kindly for whatever reason. According to Basketball Reference, White shoots his lowest percentage from three (33.8%) and second-lowest percentage overall (43.3%) after the turn of the new year.

The trend has continued in the early days of 2026. Through 11 appearances this month, White is shooting just 36.9% from the field and 24.7% from beyond the arc.

“If anyone is struggling, it has just as much to do with staff as it does the player,”…