History of Derrick White in Timeline
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.
6 hours ago : Celtics shatter NBA three-point record, White contributes amid league's evolving strategy.
The Boston Celtics broke the NBA single-season three-point record with 1,364. Derrick White played a role in this achievement. The rise in three-point attempts across the NBA sparks debate about the game's evolution and potential rule changes to balance offensive strategies.
1989: Reference to Michael Jordan's "The Shot"
Reference to Michael Jordan's "The Shot" in 1989, an iconic buzzer-beater game-winning shot, drawing a parallel to Derrick White's game-winning shot.
July 2, 1994: Derrick White's Birth
On July 2, 1994, Derrick Richard White was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
2012: Graduation
In 2012, at the time of his graduation, Derrick White was a six-foot combo guard.
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.
October 12, 2018: Plantar Fascia Tear
On October 12, 2018, it was revealed that Derrick White had a left plantar fascia tear.
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.
August 2021: Marriage to Hannah Schneider
In August 2021, Derrick White married Hannah Schneider.
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.
May 19, 2022: Birth of First Son
On May 19, 2022, Derrick White's first son, Hendrix James, was born.
February 10, 2023: Career High 33 Points
On February 10, 2023, Derrick White scored a career-high 33 points against the Charlotte Hornets.
February 2023: Legend Hall of Fame Inductee
In February 2023, Derrick White was honored as the first-ever Legend Hall of Fame inductee.
November 4, 2023: Birth of Second Son
On November 4, 2023, Derrick White's second son, Daxton, was born.
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.
April 29, 2024: Playoff Career-High 38 Points
On April 29, 2024, during Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs against the Miami Heat, Derrick White had a playoff career-high 38 points.
July 1, 2024: Extension with the Celtics
On July 1, 2024, Derrick White signed a four-year, $125.9 million extension with the Celtics.
July 10, 2024: Selection for 2024 Olympics
On July 10, 2024, Derrick White was chosen as a member of the 2024 United States men's Olympic basketball team.
September 2024: Incident at Football Game
In September 2024, Derrick White was struck in the back of the head by a fan while attending a Colorado vs Colorado State football game in Fort Collins.
2024: NBA Championship and Olympic Gold Medal
In 2024, Derrick White won his first NBA championship with the Celtics and also won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. Olympic team.
March 5, 2025: Career-High 41 Points
On March 5, 2025, Derrick White had a career-high 41 points in a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
2028: Rights to Swap First-Round Picks
As part of the trade to the Boston Celtics on February 10, 2022, the Celtics acquired the rights to swap 2028 first-round picks.
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