Derrick White Has One Of The Most Unique Backstories In The NBA
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Our guest this week is member of The Boston Celtics, Derrick White. This conversation is truly amazing and makes you really have an appreciation for Derrick's work ethic and drive. In this teaser clip, Derrick outlines his meteoric rise from 5'6" unrecruited freshman in high school to first round NBA Draft pick to The San Antonio Spurs. If you don't know much about Derrick... you're going to really like this guy.
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Student loans the real DPOY. Clamped a whole generation of people.
DPOE
Defensive Player of Eternity. Lol
Still locking me up 5 years post college 😮
America is WILD. The rest of the Western world would riot and start a revolution if higher education cost that much.
More like student loans snatched the most ankles, you all bit hard lol
Student loans has HOF Intimidator, I don’t even wanna go to college cause I can’t afford it 😂
I've officiated so many of Derrick's games from 6th-12th his progression has been phenomenal! Extremely proud of the kid!
How do you feel seeing him being a champ now
@majedalrasheed3314 He's a true example of Hard work & Dedication pays off 💯💪🏽
We love Derrick White on the Celtics! Very likable and laid-back guy. Love to see how his shooting has improved this season.
Spell his name right if you love him
@@timmyd5055 Hey, thanks.
As a Lakers fan, I hate the Celtics obviously but Derrick White and Jayson Tatum are some of the most likable players in the NBA. Makes things even worse 😂
Love D-White, glad he is playing well and finally on a competitive team! Spurs for life!!!
Yes sir
Spurs competitive ?
@@famoussquad5154 do you not watch basketball? He was signed by the celtics
@@Whoop69 probs referring to when he was a spur, once a spur always a spur type thing
@@famoussquad5154 was referring to his current team the Celtics. Spurs at one point were competitive but we are rebuilding now and I’m happy that he has the chance to win a ring.
Derrick white a wholesome guy, love hearing his story
I'm kinda psyched, too. I really like the dude.
Best thing about this podcast - getting to hear people's stories.
This is actually a fascinating story for a specific reason: here's a dude who played "with a chip on his shoulder," notably out of frustration, and now he's a laid-back dude wearing a "be a good person" hat. He even went from starting on the Spurs to being sort of a sixth (if not seventh) man on the Celtics. Not a lot of people can navigate that kind of strange and turbulent trajectory so well.
He's been a starter this season
@@Lightking421 when the Cs fully healthy he prolly won’t start
He started the whole playoffs
He starts over brogdon
@@younesyassine9409 he will likely come off the bench when Rob is back though
Derrick played with my brother at CU. Great dude, teammate. Just hard work, no bs
Hope Lucas is doing well! He had some awesome progression himself as a player at CU
Soooooooooo happy D White is a Celtic. Perfect fit for the team.
He's really really good and who knows how good he'd be if he had more of that assertiveness and aggression as a person, who knows, maybe this character is what makes him such a good team player. I remember thinking he had star potential in SA but that move to Boston was a masterstroke because he made things gel there so well, he does everything right, really interesting to hear about his journey.
He fits the team much better than smart imho
I went to college with this guy when he was playing DII at University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS). I had no idea he had to walk on there also. His Junior year NBA scouts started coming to our school. He dominated and had like a 50 point triple double his last game. It’s awesome to see him balling in the NBA now.
Bro took humbleness to the max
From barely making the nba to biggest shot in his life 2023 game ecf god is real 🙏
D WHite's advance stats are pretty insane for a guy coming off the bench most of the time on the celtics
For those of you who are a fan of The Dream Team, with Mr Fruit, BlueWestlo, and Rhabby V, fun fact; Rhabby V knew Derrick White from highschool!!
This is such a random comment to be on JJ's pod but that's cool I didn't know that
Never thought I would see Mr Fruit and the dream team on JJs podcast
As of 12/7/22 (after watching this clip); He's officially my new favorite player in the association. I will root for this kid going forward.💯
Laker fan here. This made me like him more. Really good player, humble personality. Love it. I wish you well Derrick White.
He also has one of the most unique hairlines in the NBA
😂🤣he does challenge his barber
As a Celtics fan, his numbers so far this season are amazing. The jump from playing on one the best offenses has done wonders. Hes not scoring at a career rate but the FG% and 3% have shot up insanely thus far this season. His Per36 is insanely good, true shooting is amazing. Though his role is less, though hes getting less looks and isnt even a top 3 option, the amount hes contributing to winning is fantastic. He plays good defense, he can play make, he can score, hit threes and all that at a usage rate thats 0.6% above his rookie season (and lowest of his career if you count meaningful minutes and basketball) is phenomenal. Dude might not ever make 20+ million a season or be a superstar, but hes going to have a long career and is gonig to be wanted till he chooses not to play anymore (hopefully baring a major injury). Wasnt sure about him when the Celtics picked him up, was kinda confused why they kept him and got Malcolm.....but so glad to be proven wrong and couldnt be happier for the guy. Hes obviously a humble, kind hearted good person and its easy to root for guys like him.
Brad has done a wonderful job assembling this team
here after his insane game winner
5’6 as a freshman and over here 5’6 as a 21 yr old 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm surprised Derrick White found a hat to fit his forehead
I have to honestly say that I've never been a huge fan of Derrick White's game but I might pay a little more attention now. He seems like a really nice kid so I hope he does well or continues to do well I should say.
Can definitely be inconsistent offensively sometimes (he’s been lights out this year) but he’s a hell of a defensive player, ridiculously good point of attack defender.
He's the kind of guy who, while being a great defender (maybe the best rim protecting guard in the league), will always do the right thing on offense. He might miss shots, but he won't stop the ball and he won't take bad shots. I love this kind of players, that self awareness and understanding of the game.
@@SoloPerICommenti excellent point as well, sometimes people put too much worth into shooting percentages, White helped the Cs offense last year even though he was shooting terribly. Other teams knew they had to respect his shot and couldn’t sag off too much, and like you said he makes the right play every time.
Release the full interview, THEN release Clips
Get hyped or get out, kiddo.
It’s very annoying watching a full pod without time stamps, while you’ve already watched half the interview in clips😂
Great game 6 winner DWhite GO C's!
From 5’6” to 6’4” is amazing
I guess so, I went from 5'0 at 14, to 6'0 at 20
@@NationalDex149 I guess.. you ain’t make no league lol
It’s also painful. I had almost the exact same journey, even was 6’ 148 as a HS Senior like him. Growing 4 inches after turning 18 was painful, but worth it. Wound up be 6’4” but was unfortunately never good at basketball.
That's nothing. I grew about 5 ft since starting out.
@@michaelsolanke6362 nope im too short 😂, and am not a world class player
im training to dunk tho, so thats fun
Yes, please, more Celtics recognition.
I remember him for being on the spurs honestly
@@lahnex27 hey that's fine and well, nothing against the spurs, I just want my team getting more recognition!
This would have been Julian Newman if he was humble
To me these type of back stories more important than him talking about game plans and what's next and season games etc ...
DW is a great fit for Boston. He has been shooting the 3 ball well for them since he was traded to Boston. Thank you Coach Pop and Brad Stevens!
Boston stole him at the deadline. Just a great role player for Boston and he keeps getting better!
No mention of the growth spurt? I love a good growth spurt story.
This version of the Celtics started the moment D White checked it.
It was instant.
He's proving he belong in the NBA with game 6 against Miami playoffs.
Understanding shouldn't lead to labeling or diagnosing someone. "Do you know what imposter syndrome is?" Cause you kind of fit the description! Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon or impostorism, is a psychological occurrence in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud.....Thanks Dr. Phil smh
Watched him play at UCCS in college. Great story!
Same! Still got those free tshirts from the tournament he played in.
Spurs bet on the wrong horse with Murray instead of White. I'm so sad he's not a spur anymore but he's a beast.
Derrick white has to be somali with that forehead
☘️🍀🙌🏽
Such A Humble And Laid Back Man
303 720 in the house!
He’s a lockdown defender. A really smart player that never forces anything and has a high iq. I think he’s the most underrated in the nba
Wild. Dude went to my high school, we both were the first graduating class from Legend. Never heard his name before this interview
You and titanium went to the same hs! Same year?
This is nice. I really like hearing more from good players like White who are not always in the lime light of the NBA.
Didn’t go to Johnson & Wales…but still cookin’ fools
He was my favorite player of all time on the spurs but it’s alright the Celtics got them a good one !!
Love this kids attitude. Keep these fire interviews coming
Love the stories of these unheralded players. DW sounds like a good dude.
Jeremy Lin's parents paid for 4 years of Harvard. He and C J were 5´ 3¨ as freshmans.
He got the steph curry treatment lol
He also is a very good dancer and RnB singer. He just won Dancing with the Stars in France.
I'm mad. He was 5'6 as a freshman 6'0 as a senior and as a grown man he's 6'4. I was 5'8 and a half as a freshman 5'11 as a sophomore and today as a grown man I'm 6'0 maybbbbe 6'1 on a good day what GIVES 😭😭🤣
D-white was amazing to watch in high school! He was great but just so much smarter than everyone else on the floor. D-white=🐐
Spurs players only get invited to this show when they are not with the Spurs anymore. Not hating btw. Just stating a fact. Derrick White is one of my most favorite players.
Damn I’m a fan of him now
You can hear how shy he is from his voice but the boy looked like a beast on the floor with the run to the finals I guess that’s what matters
That's gangsta to me. He honored his path
Close ya eyes , and tell me Derrick White doesn't sound like Trae Young
Humble. And a solid player. Great story.
As a spurs fan he was better than dejonte. Especially in the bubble.
Crazy how Derek White’s perception in the league is a “bigger point guard” when he was a 90 pound 14 year-old
Haven’t met a person who doesn’t like D white! Dude is a killer on the court but in person he the most humble person. He’s not quiet though 😂, always cracking jokes! He called Lively stupid after he left white open for a 3! 😂😂 Holiday said it too idk if anyone caught that! “STOOPIT!!”😂
Shut out to Chancey Billups for encouraging young Derrick
Wait he went to my school????
I mean I know we have shooter but DAMN
Cool guy, rooting for him
Shows how absolutely ridiculous the NBA is. They get the best basketball players from around the world into this one league. He was 6'0" at high school senior and is 6'4" now but was considered small. 6' is above average height in soccer and 6'4" would make you huge.
Lotta respect for this guy
He’s raw
Dubs fan
I always feared playing against the spurs esp d.white he is a sneaky player and always at the right place right time to make the right plays, Glad he’s on the Cs right now
Why are we acting like 5’6 as a freshman isn’t normal?
OMG. Derrick, we love you bro. He's having a great season. Go Celtics!
How is this guy 28 lmao he looks and sounds young to me and I'm 30 makes no sense haha
Glad to have this interview...I knew little about him. I'm a bigger fan now.
Let’s get Earl Boykins on the podcast
D white really just sounds like a good dude man
d white HOOPS
Derrick is such a beast no lie☘️☘️
Miss him on the Spurs super happy for him!
now tell Derrick to tell his fam ROYCE WHITE to get it together lol
His freshman pic look like a baby head on teens body lol
I feel like the brim part of his hat is mad tight on bros forehead! 💀
Here after he got the $126m contract extension - what an inspiration!
I hate this guy(not really just in bball terms) the celts wouldnt have beaten my heat without him in the ecf
As a Celtics fan thank you spurs 🙏 d white is the man !
Absolutely love this kid!!! He got thrown in a tough situation last year and was a bit of a deer in headlights... but his turnaround this year has been incredible. Playmaking, floor spacing, attacking the rim, and hitting open 3s are all things he couldn't do last year but is excelling at now.
He also felt like the odd man out last season as a new guy on a team that was already bonded and gelling.
Now he is part of the family and has bonded with the players and he's part of the future of this squad and I couldn't be more happy. We love the Buffalo 🦬
What’s impressive is how he manage to balance with that growth spurt. I’m 5”5 and kinda hatin on that growth spurt. 😂 good for him tho, well deserved
so basically, Derrick White is Julian Newman if he grew
Spurs fan, my favorite players in the league
He can't be the only NBA player who's had student loans.
one of few I imagine... most NBA players go to University with a sports scholarship
@@BinniamEskender Good point
A black man and a mixed black man the chip was already put on shoulders from the womb its not surprising we make up most professional sports and sit as the greatest players of all time in every sport. If we was taught business we would the Richest at that as well BLACK PEOPPE I LOVE YAL WE ARE THE TRUE CHILDREN OF ISREAL!!!! Btw I'm cool with all people of all nations but my people are the Hebrews so course I stand with them 1000000x more as so my God the king of isreal
NOT going to College and not having Kids was thebest decision i ever made. Almost 40 now with no debt and living free
I'm here after his greatest NBA game of his life... against Charlotte 2/10-23
33 points
3 rebounds
10 assists
1 steal
3 blocks
8 three pointer made
Crush whatever is in front of you. No need for a dream.
Sounds like trae young bruh
Respect them both but man, only an NBA player could get through life and not know what "imposter syndrome" is lol. As a grad student its more common than people in academia
So glad this guy plays for the Celtics. Clutch plays and crazy defense. Seems like a very down to earth person too.
Derrick you’re a great player and you’ll be a champ for the Celtics! Love and support brother
Cool to know about another guy playing in the springs. Only other player I can think of is Reggie Jackson, but it was middle and high school lol.
Him and Trae Young have the best lisp in the league
UCCS represent!!!
D.White. staying real. Staying how he was with the Spurs and now the Celts, character wise.
Damn the threshold on the mics is too high
I am a warriors fan...This is a good guy..God bless you in everything mate...