Derrick White

Derrick White is honestly one of my favorite under-the-radar stars in the NBA, the kind of guy who makes you do a double-take every time you look at the box score. He grew up in Parker, Colorado, started out at Colorado-Colorado Springs — a Division II school — before one season at Colorado, and still carved his way to the 29th pick of the 2017 draft through sheer grit and basketball IQ. By the time he landed in Boston, he'd become exactly what the Celtics needed: a 6'4" switchable defender who can guard one through five, hit a clutch three, and make the right pass without needing the spotlight. The "Swiss Army Knife" nickname is genuinely earned. His 2024 NBA championship run with the Celtics was a masterclass in quiet dominance, and watching him step up in big playoff moments proved that the late-bloomer arc can lead somewhere extraordinary.

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Name (English)

Derrick White

Name (Japanese)

デリック・ホワイト

Reading

でりっく・ほわいと

Born

July 2, 1994 (age 32)

Origin

Parker, Colorado, United States

Height

193 cm

Occupation

basketball player

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Cancer / Dog

High school

Legend High School

University

University of Colorado Boulder

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Tags

• Colorado
• basketball player

Last updated

October 18, 2026

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