Is Derrick White the Boston Celtics’ most valuable player so far this season?
Is Derrick White the Boston Celtics’ most valuable player so far this season? The Colorado native’s consistency, playmaking skills, 3-point shooting, and overall influence on the team’s success early in their 2023-24 campaign even have some NBA analysts talking about whether White is deserving of a bid for the 2024 All-Star game.
The University of Colorado alum’s consistency on the court and his role as a playmaker set him apart. White’s turnaround in confidence and production since his arrival is more than evident. With the starting Celtics point guard among the most important contributors for Boston’s red-hot start, plenty of attention is going his way — as it ought to.
Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what the hosts of the CLNS Media “The Big 3” podcast had to say about whether White is Boston’s MVP to start the season.
The NBA should be concerned that the Boston Celtics can beat good teams shorthanded
The Boston Celtics showed off their depth in a short-handed victory in the back end of a back-to-back at TD Garden on Friday, defeating the Orlando Magic 128-111. Despite missing key big men like Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet and Al Horford, the Celtics secured their fourth consecutive win vs. the Magic, propelled by Jayson Tatum’s impressive performance, Jaylen Brown’s electrifying dunks, and the contributions of underrated players like Derrick White, Sam Hauser, and even rarely-played forward Lamar Stevens.
The team’s victory against Orlando extends their undefeated home record to an impressive 13-0 record and is seen as a revenge win against the Magic, who had previously dominated the head-to-head matchups over the course of the two team’s last several meetings.
If Boston can do this against one of the better teams in the East down multiple players in their frontcourt, the rest of the league should be nervous.
The folks behind the “D Flow Hoops” YouTube channel put together this video breaking down what the win means in a wider context — check it out!
