The Celtics have been crushing it all season long, and with Jayson Tatum back in the fold, it feels like they’re kicking it up another notch, getting ready to make a serious run at the 2026 NBA title. One of the biggest reasons for the team’s unexpected success this season has been the consistently stellar play of Derrick White.
White’s conventional stats don’t jump off the page at you, and he’s not having his best shooting season by any means. But he makes the right play on every single possession, he hits the extra pass, he cuts to the right spot, he gets his hands on everything, and he’s one of the smartest players in the league.