Joe Mazzulla Uses 3 Words To Perfectly Sum Up Derrick White...

Joe Mazzulla Uses 3 Words To Perfectly Sum Up Derrick White

Joe Mazzulla Uses 3 Words To Perfectly Sum Up Derrick White For the Boston Celtics, Derrick White is still

putting up impressive stats. On Tuesday, December 19,

White scored 30 points in a 132-126 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors. However,

he responded with another 28 points in a commanding 144-119 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Wednesday, in Jayson Tatum’s absence due to a sprained ankle, White made 10 of 13 shots. In addition,

White had three blocks and seven assists, winning the highest regard from head coach Joe Mazzulla.

Saying that White has been Boston’s best player this season is not implausible. Although he isn’t the most

impressive player on the court or the one with the most points scored, he has shown himself to be the

cornerstone of a club that owns the best record in the NBA.

With Jaylen Brown and Tatum available, White need not be Boston’s primary player. Tatum missed Wednesday’s game due to an

ankle injury, but White proved he is more than capable of packing a stat sheet.

After the game, Mazzulla corrected a reporter, who said White has been playing like an All-Star.

In three easy words, the Celtics coach declared, “He’s an All-Star.”

“Empowerment, self-assurance, and independence from his colleagues. Look at the occasions when we go to

Derrick White pick and rolls to calm the squad down and obtain good execution. At times, it involves Jayson,

at other times, Jaylen, and at yet other times, (Kristaps Porzingis). KP was the one to attack

the matchup tonight, and he performed admirably in calling the plays.

“His teammates are empowering. He’s playing with a lot of confidence, and it’s one of the reasons why we

feel so comfortable with him at the point.”

Like always, Derrick White played down any mention about All-Stars.

That isn’t Caucasian. He plays not to get points. He never tries to take center stage. White gives the Celtics

his best on the court and in the little things. He coincidentally shared the lead in points scored on Wednesday with Brown, with 28.

He declared after the game that his main priority is winning.

“I’m just trying to win games,” he said after NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin asked him if he was working on that All-Star nod.

“That’s all I’m focusing on. Just gotta keep winning and see what happens.”