Derrick White Named to 2022-2023 NBA All-Defensive Second Team

Derrick White joined the Boston Celtics roster last year.

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On Tuesday, Derrick White was selected for the NBA’s All-Defensive second team. He is the only Celtics player to receive All-Defensive honors this season.

White obtained the most total points among second team players, which is based on 24 first-team votes and 51 second-team votes. The other selectees include Draymond Green, Dillon Brooks, Bam Adebayo, and OG Anunoby.

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The Colorado native averaged 12.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists during the regular season. He is Boston’s only player to appear in all 82 games, a feat accomplished by only nine others in the NBA this year.

In addition to his durability, White excelled at guarding the perimeter and rejecting shots. The 28-year-old recorded a team-high 76 blocks.

White’s All-Defensive selection appears more impressive when considering the strength of his team. Boston holds a 110.6 defensive rating, the second best in the NBA.

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White's defensive skills may become a key factor in the remainder of the Celtics' Eastern Conference Semifinals match-up against the Philadelphia 76ers. Game 5 of the series is scheduled for Tuesday night at 7:30 pm.

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