You'll want to learn about Derrick White, the breakout star of the NBA playoffs
CLOSE On Thursday night the Sixers, Spurs and Warriors took commanding 2-1 series leads in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. USA TODAY
And it’s no surprise White is a major reason why the Spurs have a 2-1 series lead against the Denver Nuggets in the first round.In San Antonio’s 118-108 victory against Denver in Game 3 on Thursday, White had a career-high 36 points on 15-for-21 shooting, five assists, five rebounds, three steals and one block, and he limited Jamal Murray's offensive production. White made 12 of his 14 shots near the rim.
He averaged 9.9 points, 3.9 assists, 3.7 rebounds and one steal and shot 47.9% from the field during the regular season. In three playoff games, he has scored 16, 17 and 36 points. White’s 3-point shot is a work in progress, but he has the ability to break down his defender and get to the rim. He’s shooting 69% from the field, including 76.9% at the rim this postseason, according to nba.com/stats.
It speaks volumes to the Spurs’ scouting and player development operations. After identifying prospects, the Spurs believe they can turn them into productive pro players after they draft them."I never even saw him, never even knew he existed in the world," Popovich told ESPN’s Michelle Beadle. "Didn't know he was on the planet."
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