Feb 14, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White (4) brings the ball up court defended by Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
San Antonio Spurs fans should know this but if you’re looking for a good litmus test of someone’s basketball knowledge, ask them how they feel about Derrick White‘s contract.
Spurs fans were, for the most part, ecstatic when the Spurs and White came to terms on a four-year, $70 million dollar extension this offseason. The moves was derided by some who were either unfamiliar with White’s body of work or simply misunderstood how much he means to this Spurs team.