Derrick White’s breakout performance in Summer League was one of the brightest parts of this offseason. After a rookie season spent mostly in Austin, White looked ready for a role with the big club at a time in which a player of his characteristics is needed.
On a roster filled with one-way and one-skill guards, White could be the glue guy whose well-rounded game makes lineups work. If he can really take a leap into becoming a rotation player, the Spurs would be a much better team for it.
His performance in Austin and Summer League suggests he could.