Derrick White Secures $126M Contract Extension After Celtics’ Championship Victory
Derrick White and the Boston Celtics agent have agreed to a new four-year $125.9 million contract extension. This move comes after they clinched the NBA championship title last month, this was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. White had one more season to go on his previous deal that was worth $19.5 million, staying with the team through the 2028-29 season.
The Extension of Derrick White with Celtics
The discussions with the Celtics took place in October 2023 and that is why people expected Derrick White’s contract to be extended. Still, White kept his promises and never ditched the team even if they could not close the deal before the season began. However, before saying goodbye to the team he declared in October, “I love it here, it has been great being here, being a Celtic.” This commitment proved fruitful and resurrected the contract negotiations after the championships.
Derrick White’s valuation increased in the 2023-2024 season Under section; Overall, the trade value for improving a team was significantly affected by the 2023-2024 season outcomes for every player. He averaged 15. 2 points, 4. 2 rebounds, and 5. 2 assists, which took place in the middle of the season and became the best result of his career. If regular season statistics are compared to the postseason statistics, then his averages were a staggering 16. 7 points, 4. 3 rebounds, and 4. 1 assists contributed to the Celtics clinching their first NBA championship since the 2007-2008 season.
This is a new version of duties Derrick White assumed when he joined the Celtics during the trade from the San Antonio Spurs in February 2022. First projected to start as the team’s point guard after Marcus Smart left the team, White would also transition to the role as the shooting guard due to the arrival of Jrue Holiday. Everyone has continued to undergo growth in their performance and Kemba’s reliability makes him indispensable for the Celtics.
White’s new contract shows that he will be part of the Celtics’ attempt to defend the title that they won last year. His leadership and skills on the court will be vital to success of Boston in the future.
