Spurs Starter, Monday, November 11, 2024: Derrick White Gives Kudos to San Antonio

Your daily briefing on what's going on with the San Antonio Spurs, including news, draft and more.

Dec 31, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Happy Monday, Por Vida fans! Welcome to your morning Spurs Starter.

Since leaving the San Antonio Spurs, Celtics guard Derrick White has been thriving in his NBA career. Now a champion and an All-NBA defender, White has continued to elevate his game with the Boston Celtics.

In a recent appearance on "The Old Man and the Three" podcast, White shared his admiration for former teammates Manu Ginobili and Danny Green, crediting them with shaping his style of play.

"I think I just picked up a lot from, from those two in particular," White said. "Obviously the same position as me, but Manu was 40, at the end of his career, that was the last year of his career. Just the way he was able to, to get to the basket like everybody always talks about the Euro step and stuff, but there were just so many little things he did just to get in that position."

Now, onto the headlines.

THE NEWS

1. READ: CASTLE’S CAREER-HIGH NIGHT PROVES HIS LOTTERY-PICK WORTH DESPITE LOSS

On Saturday, the San Antonio Spurs got a preview of the potential their No. 4 pick brings to the court.

Read the full story at the link above.

2. READ: SAN ANTONIO SPURS FALL SHORT IN FINAL SECONDS, LOSE TO JAZZ 111-110

A late rally by Julian Champagnie and Stephon Castle falls short as the Spurs suffer a brutal loss to the Utah Jazz.

Read the full story at the link above.

3. READ: VICTOR WEMBANYAMA'S UNEXPECTED SECOND-YEAR CHALLENGES

It hasn't been easy for the San Antonio Spurs' towering superstar in year two.

Read the full story at the link above.

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

• Nov. 11 vs. Sacramento Kings | Bally Sports Southwest, 7 p.m. Central.

MEDIA DAY, TRAINING CAMP

Now that the Media Day is over and the 2024-25 season is set to kick off, you can check out the stories surrounding the team as it gears up for the beginning of the regular season.

- The Ultimate Guide to Spurs Training Camp

- Everything Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Said at Media Day

- Victor Wembanyama is 'Funnier' as Spurs Prepare for New Season

- Chris Paul and Gregg Popovich, Once Rivals, Now Set to Join Forces

- Wembanyama Adds 25 Pounds Ahead of His Second NBA Season

- Chris Paul Enters San Antonio as Polished Veteran, Mutual Choice

- Keldon Johnson Is Back For Year 6, and Feels Like the Old Man

- Wembanyama 'Working on Fundamentals' Ahead of Sophomore Year

- Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul Share Comical Moment During Media Day

- Gregg Popovich Looking Forward To Season of Improvemen

- Castle Impresses Spurs Early with Versatility and 'Own Pace'

- Wembanyama Sets Next Big Goal: Elevating His Spurs Teammates

- Alpine F1 Team Announce New Era Clothing Collaboration

- Gregg Popovich Likes New, Improved Victor Wembanyama

- Is Stephon Castle's Jump Shot A Genuine Problem?


- Jeremy Sochan Ready to Thrive at 'Natural' Position

- Will Julian Champagnie Start In Place of Devin Vassell?

- Zach Collins 'Feeling Great' After Shoulder Surgery

- Harrison Barnes Speaks on Young Spurs' Winning Mentality

- Castle Speaks on Spurs' 'Aggressive' Defensive Mindset

- Keldon Johnson Focused on Getting Better, Sticking Around

- Champagnie's Approach to Begin New Season? 'Just Keep Shooting'

- How Can Sandro Mamukelashvili Earn Rotational Minutes?

THE FULL SCHEDULE

The San Antonio Spurs played their first game of the year on Oct. 25, kicking off the second season of Victor Wembanyama's young NBA career. Now that it's through, here's a preview of some upcoming dates and times (all in CST) throughout the season to watch for:

San Antonio Spurs Regular Season Schedule

Nov. 15: Group Play Begins vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Dec. 10: NBA Cup Knockout Rounds Begin
Dec. 25: MSG Christmas at New York Knicks

Dec. 31: New Year's vs. LA Clippers

Jan. 23-25: Paris Games vs. Indiana Pacers

Feb. 3: Rodeo Road Trip Begins at Memphis Grizzlies

Feb. 14-16: All-Star Break

Feb. 20: Spurs Get Moody vs. Phoenix Suns
Feb. 21: Spurs Get Moody vs. Detroit Pistons

March 21: Longest Home Stand Ends vs. Philadelphia 76ers

April 6: Final Road Trip Begins at Portland Trail Blazers
April 13: Final Home Game vs. Toronto Raptors

AROUND THE NBA

Catch up on some of the league-wide headlines below:

• Kevin Durant Gives Stephen A. Smith a Win With Latest Comments
• Jalen Suggs Comforted an Emotional Wendell Carter Jr. After Injury
• Pistons Forced to Take Subway to Nets Game Due to NYC Marathon
• Steph Curry Consulting With NBA to Bring Big Changes to All-Star Game
• Joel Embiid Shoves Philadelphia Inquirer Writer Who Alluded to Family in Column

Also, be sure to follow along with Spurs On SI's NBA tracker, with more detailed breakdowns of major league news and updates.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"They were playing like crap, so we put in different guys."

- Gregg Popovich

THIS DAY IN SPURS HISTORY

November 11, 1997: Chuck Person launched seven 3-point attempts at Minnesota and made none of them.

November 11, 2019: Tony Parker’s No. 9 was retired by the Spurs.   

THE CLOSER

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