Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Derrick White

How Derrick White built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Derrick White is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. Known as "the Buffalo," he initially played college basketball at the Division II level for Colorado–Colorado Springs for three years. He then transferred to the Division I Colorado Buffaloes for his senior year before entering the NBA. He is known for his well-rounded game and contributions on both offense and defense.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Transferred to Division I Colorado

Following his junior season in 2015, Derrick White opted to transfer to Division I Colorado to play for Tad Boyle.

2015: Led team to NCAA tournament

In 2015, Derrick White's junior season, he averaged 25.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Mountain Lions, leading the team to the NCAA tournament.

July 6, 2017: Signed with the San Antonio Spurs

On July 6, 2017, Derrick White signed with the San Antonio Spurs.

October 18, 2017: NBA Debut

On October 18, 2017, Derrick White made his NBA debut with the San Antonio Spurs in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2017: Invited to NBA Draft Combine

In 2017, Derrick White was one of 60 NBA prospects invited to the NBA draft combine.

2017: Drafted by the San Antonio Spurs

In 2017, Derrick White was selected 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA draft.

March 12, 2018: Career High 14 Points

On March 12, 2018, Derrick White scored a career-high 14 points against the Houston Rockets.

April 14, 2018: NBA Playoffs Debut

On April 14, 2018, Derrick White made his NBA playoffs debut, coming off the bench against the Golden State Warriors.

January 10, 2019: Career High 23 Points

On January 10, 2019, Derrick White scored a career-high 23 points with eight assists, five rebounds, two steals, and a block in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

August 24, 2019: Named to US National Team for FIBA World Cup

On August 24, 2019, Derrick White was included in the US national team's final roster for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

December 21, 2020: Rookie-Scale Extension with Spurs

On December 21, 2020, the Spurs announced that they had signed Derrick White to a reported four-year, $73 million rookie-scale extension.

April 1, 2021: Career-high seven three-pointers

On April 1, 2021, against the Atlanta Hawks, Derrick White hit a career-high seven three-pointers.

February 10, 2022: Traded to the Boston Celtics

On February 10, 2022, Derrick White was traded to the Boston Celtics.

February 2022: Traded to the Boston Celtics

In February 2022, Derrick White was traded to the Boston Celtics.

February 10, 2023: Career High 33 Points

On February 10, 2023, Derrick White scored a career-high 33 points against the Charlotte Hornets.

March 18, 2024: First Career Triple-Double

On March 18, 2024, Derrick White recorded his first career triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a victory over the Detroit Pistons.