NBA fans are perhaps most surprised by Derrick White of the three Boston Celtics players who are now representing Team USA. Regarding Jaylen Brown’s removal from the team following his fantastic 2024 Finals performance, opinions among fans remain split.
Even though they didn’t acquire the finest players for the club, the Americans still have one of the strongest teams in the competition. The Stars and Stripes have high expectations, as seen by the relationships between LeBron James and Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards’ exceptional attitude while playing for the club.
With so many NBA players on a squad, it’s simple to get carried away by the excitement. But when it comes to his position on the roster, White seems to know how to keep his eyes on the prize. Derrick White of the Boston Celtics is happy to be a member of Team USA in advance of the 2024 Paris Games.
As Team USA was halfway through their training camp in Abu Dhabi, the Boston Celtics guard was asked this question regarding his present status with the national team
He said that Kawhi Leonard’s last-minute decision to leave the squad shocked him.
He went on to discuss his thoughts about playing alongside Jrue Holiday and Jayson Tatum, two of his Celtics teammates: “I’m obviously playing with Jrue (Holiday) and JT again,” he remarked. It’s going to be a great time. merely excited to venture outside.” “I just want to go out there and do what I do and try to fill any holes we might have,” White continued.
For Team USA, the 30-year-old guard will bring defense and scoring. The Colorado product averaged 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.0 steals in 73 starts during his most recent season with the C’s last season. He doesn’t detract from Team USA’s strong position, and he might be crucial in some of the most significant games in the tournament.