Current Spur: Derrick White

[Drom John]

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Height: 6-5
Weight: 200 lbs
Date of Birth: 7/2/1994
School: Colorado
Hometown: Parker, CO

DraftExpress (http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Derrick-White-95407/)
Bleacher Report: NBA Mock Draft 2017: Post-Lottery Edition
Jonathan Wasserman, May 16, 2017


Derrick White backed up his surprising year at Colorado with a strong NBA combine, standing out as one of the more polished offensive players during five-on-fives. White averaged 18.1 points and 4.4 assists during the season and showed off much of the same scoring and playmaking in Chicago.

Though not known for athleticism, he finished second in the three-quarter court sprint and among the top 10 in lane agility time and the shuttle run.

A former Division II star, White's story only helps improve his overall likability, an important factor during the predraft process.

[Kurik]

While I would prefer the Spurs draft a big, this guy is projected to go around the end of the first on a lot of mock drafts. He's almost 23 but had a great year statistically and I'm sure the Spurs will be looking at him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OA5ckgTa6w

[Nathan89]

This is my prediction for the Spurs tbh. Nice gritty journey. His upside should be better than a normal 23yo because he is a late bloomer. He came out of high school at 6ft. Pretty solid all around.

[Drom John]

Bleacher Report: NBA Mock Draft: Predicting Every Pick as 2017 Finals Begin

Jonathan Wasserman

June 2, 2017


29. San Antonio Spurs: Derrick White (Colorado, SG, Senior)

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick White's NBA combine performance helped validate his surprising season at Colorado, where he averaged 18.1 points and 4.4 assists per game after transferring from Division II's UCCS.

He showed off much of the same scoring and playmaking during five-on-fives in Chicago against other fringe-first- and second-round prospects.

White is suddenly being taken more seriously. He could be a sneaky option in the 20s for a team that admires his unique journey and buys into his skills and versatility.

[Drom John]

CSNNE: NBA mock draft 4.0: Celtics pick has got to be Markelle Fultz
By A. Sherrod Blakely [presumedly 2 June 2017]


29. SAN ANTONIO – Derrick White, G, Colorado:

Had a great senior season that took him from a forgotten man to a late-first, early second round draft pick.

[MaNu4Tres]

CSNNE: NBA mock draft 4.0: Celtics pick has got to be Markelle Fultz
By A. Sherrod Blakely [presumedly 2 June 2017]

Not a fan.

Not enough motor or athleticism to excel in the league.

Again, the wings in this draft class outside of top 10 are not intriguing at 29...like at all.

[BackHome]

This might be the weakest draft for SG that I have ever seen.

[Drom John]

Land of 10: 2017 NBA Mock Draft: Are the Lakers sold on Lonzo Ball?
Justin Spears
1 day ago [AKA 15 June 2017]

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[Kurik]

This is my prediction for the Spurs tbh. Nice gritty journey. His upside should be better than a normal 23yo because he is a late bloomer. He came out of high school at 6ft. Pretty solid all around.

Good call

[Uriel]

Dude didn't even get more than 7 posts before we drafted him. :lol Typical Spurs.

[MaNu4Tres]

Not a big fan.

But whatever RC says, I trust him.

[objective]

Not a big fan.

But whatever RC says, I trust him.

lol, I don't, not as much. Guy hyped McClinton as a better shooter than Curry.

sorry man, Bell was right there, Spurs had to throw it all away.

[MaNu4Tres]

lol, I don't, not as much. Guy hyped McClinton as a better shooter than Curry.

sorry man, Bell was right there, Spurs had to throw it all away.

And the Warriors get Bell.

They are really way ahead of everyone else. It's not close. McCaw and now Bell. Unbelievable. I'm so fucking pissed.

[objective]

All while the Spurs are too cheap to do the right thing and stretch out Parker

They could have bought Bell also. Could have added a second.

But no.

Spurs have been left in the feces-covered garbage like the rest of the league.

[MaNu4Tres]

All while the Spurs are too cheap to do the right thing and stretch out Parker

They could have bought Bell also. Could have added a second.

But no.

Spurs have been left in the feces-covered garbage like the rest of the league.

This was a very important draft and they just drafted a player w/ limited ceiling at a position they didn't need.

They dropped the fucking ball tonight.

[objective]

This was a very important draft and they just drafted a player w/ limited ceiling at a position they didn't need.

They dropped the fucking ball tonight.

I don't even hate White, I had him on my list, but after Bell and Bolden.

What I hate is not being proactive and getting that same deal to add Bell.

Warriors don't sit on their hands and celebrate, they get to work.

Spurs didn't want to do that in 07 summer, and look like they're still not aggressive enough. The Warriors aren't going to relax, Spurs can't just hope that they'll decay.

[MaNu4Tres]

I don't even hate White, I had him on my list, but after Bell and Bolden.

What I hate is not being proactive and getting that same deal to add Bell.

Warriors don't sit on their hands and celebrate, they get to work.

Spurs didn't want to do that in 07 summer, and look like they're still not aggressive enough. The Warriors aren't going to relax, Spurs can't just hope that they'll decay.

Solid take. I dig it and agree.

[CGD]

This was a very important draft and they just drafted a player w/ limited ceiling at a position they didn't need.

They dropped the fucking ball tonight.

Who knows, maybe they do need guard help. Mill, Simmons, Manu, and now Green all in play.

If you're losing LMA for little value, does it really make sense to lock in any of those dudes for long term deals? I don't think so.

[DesignatedT]

Read that Bell had red flags from medical professionals. Reason he dropped where he did.

[mo7888]

Read that Bell had red flags from medical professionals. Reason he dropped where he did.

That's the big unknown from a fans perspective. I like White but, preferred Bell as well. That said, I don't know what the medical red flags were and if they were significant then we were right to pass.

[objective]

Read that Bell had red flags from medical professionals. Reason he dropped where he did.

Where did you read that?

[Kurik]

Where did you read that?

Not sure how reliable this guy is but I found this tweet.

878091418673311746

[ace3g]

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DDDRnOEXYAES5KA.jpg:large

[objective]

Not sure how reliable this guy is but I found this tweet.

878091418673311746

Thanks

Interesting with regards for the first round, less so in the second

[picnroll]

During the draft on The Vertical coverage on Yahoo they also mentioned there were reports by some that Anunoby had degenerative joint disease of a knee.

[SAGirl]

This is my prediction for the Spurs tbh. Nice gritty journey. His upside should be better than a normal 23yo because he is a late bloomer. He came out of high school at 6ft. Pretty solid all around.
Good prediction. :tu

[buttsR4rebounding]

The Draft Express write up is great. Only offer out of high school was to a non-scholarship culinary school.

[Raven]

i won't lie, i'm not high on the pick

[outmap]

White and Brogdon had similar stats in college, both are tall PGs and good defenders with high BBIQ.
I'm not expecting him to be this season's rookie of the year but I'm hoping he could at least have similar production.

[Atl Spur]

I think he will surprise a lot of people based off his intellect and skill set. He's a player....

[Down Under]

I like the quick release & finishing with both hands.

[spurraider21]

I like the quick release & finishing with both hands.
but enough about your masturbation habits

[buttsR4rebounding]

I like the quick release & finishing with both hands.


but enough about your masturbation habits

And goes by "Down Under"...:nope

[Down Under]

but enough about your masturbation habits

Nice