There isn’t a query that Boston Celtics guard Derrick White belongs on Crew USA.
After being added to the squad following Kawhi Leonard’s withdrawal resulting from harm, there gave the impression to be lots of complaining and confusion surrounding the choice so as to add White and USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill defined the reasoning for White’s addition to the crew.
White actually confirmed why he was the proper match for the star-studded squad in Crew USA’s 103-86 victory over South Sudan on Wednesday.
Off the bench, White performed simply over 17 minutes and went 3-for-3 from the sphere — all three-pointers — for 10 factors. He added three steals, one block, one help and one rebound to his stat sheet.
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Throughout the broadcast, former NBA participant and present Olympic commentator Robbie Hummel praised the Celtics guard’s play, per Sports activities Illustrated’s Bobby Krivitsky.
“Derrick White, I really feel, has actually justified his choice right here,” Hummel stated. “You possibly can see watching the sport how a lot Steve Kerr trusts him. … Derrick White does the little issues. You have already received LeBron (James), you’ve got received (Kevin Durant), you’ve got received Steph Curry. You want somebody that is going to go on the market and guard; play a task.”
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White is a premier perimeter defender and disruptor. He’s a fast decision-maker, cutter, and screener with a deadly shot. He was the proper defender to enrich Curry, Durant, James and Bam Adebayo’s offense.
Undefeated Crew USA cemented its spot within the quarterfinals with a conflict towards Puerto Rico on Saturday to shut out pool play
