He does all the all the things that need to be done for our team to succeed. He scores the ball, he plays defense, he leads our team, that's our point guard, and also a lot of intangibles β a lot of things that you can't put a number on. Ultimately, I think that that's gonna be rewarded for him. The 6-foot-4 vet out of Colorado, 30, was flipped at the season deadline to the Celtics from the San Antonio Spurs for Josh Richardson, former No.
White's addition made an instant two-way impact to Boston, helping the club stabilize its season and ultimately make its first NBA Finals with its Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown core. White was also a critical component to the Celtics' championship run last year. Horford isn't the only person who believes the two-time All-NBA Defensive Teamer deserves consideration for the honor, as experts agree he has a shot at his All-Star debut next month.
This season, White is averaging a career-high He's been one of the team's best two-way contributors this year. Beyond Tatum and Brown, White is now the team's steadiest scoring presence, in part because oft-hurt starting center Kristaps Porzingis has flitted in and out of the lineup all year with various maladies. White is certainly worthy of making the All-Star cut, but the Eastern Conference is loaded with talented guards. Time will tell if he makes the cut.
For now, White is not among the top 10 in fan voting, although he was always going to be a long shot to be named an All-Star starter. Next fan update:β¦ pic. Basketball is Alex's favorite sport, he likes the way they dribble up and down the court. Published Jan 10,
