One of the worst traits of modern NBA players is that they take multiple days of for no good reason. Derrick White isn’t one of those players.
The Boston Celtics guard isn’t like most players. He hustles, rarely complains about calls, doesn’t flop, and plays a solid all-around game. He’s also not a fan of taking many days off.
Since joining the Celtics in the 2021-22 season, White has had the opportunity to play in 157 games for Boston. During that time frame, he’s missed a grand total of two games, which includes tonight’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.
Why is he out of the lineup, you may ask? White is about to become a father for the second time.
The last time White took a game off was Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals in 2022. Most NBA players don’t have that level of dedication to their families, so it’s rather refreshing to see White be this loyal
the Boston Celtics aim to bounce back from their first loss of the season, a 114-109 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves, bringing their record to 5-1, help may be on the way.
Derrick White, who’s missed their last two games, with his family welcoming a second child, is listed as probable for Wednesday’s road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Center Neemias Queta, the only other player on the C’s injury report, will miss his fifth-straight contest due to right foot injury management. That situation’s a bit concerning, as head coach Joe Mazzulla noted the 24-year-old from Portugal’s lack of progress last week.
Tip-off at the Wells Fargo Center is at 7:00 p.m. EST. Inside The Celtics will have content related to the matchup before, during, and afterward. Follow @BobbyKrivitsky on Twitter for updates and analysis from pregame to post.
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