He is the last minute guest of Team USAeven though his name had been circulating for a few weeks in the event of Kawhi Leonard's withdrawal. Ultimately, “The Klaw” will be absent from the Olympic Games and so it is Derrick White who replaces him in Steve Kerr's group (and to the great displeasure of Jaylen Brown…).
” I assumed Kawhi was going to stay in the group, but when I saw everything that happened and I got the call [de Grant Hill]I was ready to go » detailed the interested party, who joined the American selection in Abu Dhabi this Sunday, from his native Colorado, just as he was preparing to leave for Mexico with his family.
Derrick White's idyllic summer continues because, after being crowned NBA champion and having been extended at a golden price by Boston, he is now preparing to compete in his first Olympic Games in France. A wonderful journey ” for this simple and discreet player, who spent a long time in the shadows before finally being in the light with the Celtics…
” It was already crazy to go from the Select Team to the World Cup squad in 2019, but I just think I've continued to improve and improve, so I feel a lot more comfortable now. ” said the man who, as usual, will play a blue-collar role with the United States. I feel now like I did then and I'm just excited to be here. »
Do better than in 2019, whatever your role
Among Gregg Popovich's greatest prides (no less!), Derrick White is preparing to participate in his second international competition with Team USA (and again in the role of a last-minute guest…).
” I haven't spoken to the coach about my role yet, but I've just arrived and my goal is to get out on the pitch and see where I can make my mark. ” he has already announced. ” I feel better than my first stint with the national team. I believe we have a lot of quality and my intention is to occupy any role, to fill any gaps that may appear. »
Derrick White's first experience with the national team went badly at the 2019 World Cup (7th place…) but this year, there is a good chance that it will go much better, given the XXL squad put together by Steve Kerr. Who welcomes him with a certain enthusiasm.
” I haven't seen D-White since the parade and I'm so glad he's here with us. ” has already rejoiced Jayson Tatum who, like his Celtics teammate (and Jrue Holiday), will be able to achieve the NBA title – Olympic title double in the same year. He will bring his champion DNA to this team. »
| Derrick White | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2017-18 | SAN | 17 | 8 | 48.5 | 61.5 | 70.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| 2018-19 | SAN | 67 | 26 | 47.9 | 33.8 | 77.2 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 9.9 |
| 2019-20 | SAN | 68 | 25 | 45.8 | 36.6 | 85.3 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 11.3 |
| 2020-21 | SAN | 36 | 30 | 41.1 | 34.6 | 85.1 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 15.4 |
| 2021-22 * | All Teams | 75 | 29 | 42.1 | 31.2 | 86.4 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 13.2 |
| 2021-22 * | SAN | 49 | 30 | 42.6 | 31.4 | 86.9 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 14.4 |
| 2021-22 * | BOS | 26 | 27 | 40.9 | 30.6 | 85.3 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 11.0 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 82 | 28 | 46.2 | 38.1 | 87.5 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 12.4 |
| 2023-24 | BOS | 73 | 33 | 46.1 | 39.6 | 90.1 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 15.2 |
| Total | 418 | 28 | 45.0 | 36.3 | 85.4 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 12.3 | |
How to read the stats? GM = Games Played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots Made / Shots Attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers Attempted; LF = Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted; Off = Offensive Rebound; Def = Defensive Rebound; Tot = Total Rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal Fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose Balls; Ct: Blocks; Pts = Points.
