via Boston Herald:
What a difference each year makes to Derek White.
Admittedly, the Celtics guard was temporary when he arrived in Boston at the trade deadline last season. He didn’t want to step on any toes. But he got past those initial tensions. Confident and relaxed this season, it showed in his performance as he became a full-time starter, one of the most valuable players for the Celtics and an All-Defensive Team selection.
What better way to show that growth than on Saturday night, when his miraculous advice at the buzzer saved the Celtics’ season in epic fashion?
“If you didn’t know who Dee White was, you know who he is by now,” said Marcus Smart. “I mean, this guy has been exceptional to us for the whole year. You know, just playing the way we knew he could play when we picked him.
“He was refreshing for us, a pleasure to watch and a pleasure to be on the field with him.”
White’s humility has always stood out. The sixth-year guard has never been an attention-seeker. Not saying much. He lets his play speak.