Derrick White
#9SG · Boston Celtics
All-Defensive 2nd Team '24All-Defensive 2nd Team '23
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Height
6'4"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
31
College
Colorado
Experience
8 yrs
Wingspan
6'7.5"
Reach
8'5.5"
Hand Size
8.25" × 8.5"
B
A
A
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 571 | 16.5 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 39.4% | 36.0% | 85.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 77 | 16.5 | 4.4 | 5.4 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/2 | vs PHI | L 100-109 | 45 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9-26 | 5-16 | -6 |
| Fri, 5/1 | @ PHI | L 93-106 | 32 | 11 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$125.9M
Guaranteed
$58.4M
AAV
$28.1M/yr
Guaranteed %46%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Derrick White's four-year, $28.1M AAV extension with Boston represents solid value for a franchise-caliber role player, earning a B on the Contract Value Index (CVI). While White's A-level performance grade reflects his elite two-way impact as a switchable defender and reliable secondary scorer, the CVI accounts for market positioning relative to his production ceiling. At $28.1M annually, White sits in the upper tier of starting guard salaries, which creates some value tension given his role as a complementary piece rather than a primary offensive engine. His defensive versatility and clutch playoff contributions justify the investment for a championship contender like Boston, but the contract pushes against the margins of what elite role players typically command. The B grade reflects solid market alignment—not a steal, but reasonable compensation for a player who maximizes his skill set within a defined role. White's deal represents the premium teams pay for proven playoff performers who excel in winning environments, even if the raw production doesn't fully match the salary tier.
Performance Analysis
A
#5 of 147 Shooting Guards
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Derrick White is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A Performance grade. Among NBA shooting guards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. This season, Derrick is putting up 16.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game across 571 games. Derrick's strongest area is APG at 5.4, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 39.4 (shooting guard median: 46.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Derrick ranks 5th. Derrick is a cornerstone of the Boston Celtics' roster and is performing at a level that warrants his place among the league's best.
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