Derrick White

[look_at_g_shred]

I was away from Spurs Talk all of last season. What was your assessment of him? In the games I saw him play in the RS, it was against Golden State and what I took away from those games were he has quite the defensive potential, and on O, he has the ability to control tempo especially in the half court offense. Then, in the playoffs, I saw him again coincidentally against GSW. And it just solidified what I seen in the RS. Care to give your thoughts?

[phxspurfan]

Who? Lonnie will shit all over whoever that is by October. He will be a throw in in a trade or released by November if not a training camp casualty

[Mr. Body]

Good court vision, good size. Could be a good player, not ready yet.

[coachmac87]

Never heard of him....

[DAF86]

Looked like our best offensive guard at times, tbh.

[K...]

Backup pg basically. Could possibly start, but less upside than Murray

[objective]

probably the third best guard on the roster last year

Bryn getting minutes over him was typical Pop nonsense

[Marco]

Next starting pg

[DAF86]

Needs to be in the rotation next season.

[BillMc]

Too bad Patty will still suck up minutes from the young guys.

[HarlemHeat37]

At least Pop will probably give him a shot since he had a year to get over himself..

Just hope Walker actually gets to play and Forbes gets benched, so the guard rotation of Murray/Walker/White/Mills eats all the minutes..

[BackHome]

He could have easily been our starting PG by mid season.

[MaNu4Tres]

He's going to surprise everyone next year.

He was a top 3 guard (maybe the best) on the team last year, but didn't get a real consistent opportunity. Every-time he got an opportunity he performed. He can do everything on offense and he can defend.

Him, DeJounte, and Lonnie were outstanding picks the last 3 years. Great young perimeter core to grow with.

Love the Metu pick as well.

[lmbebo]

3 guards who can switch and are athletic. Sound interchangeable in some respects. But I think its Murray at PG/Walker at SG/White as a backup PG/SG depending on who he plays with, althought any of them should eventually be able to play off of the ball or initiate the offense.

[BackHome]

Fast breaks Murray and Walker Half court sets White all day every day.

[John B]

I like Walker finish and explosivenesd, but might need better tempo. White is more finesse and control imo. Both have upsides. I like Patty, but I wish him luck elsewhere. I like our new guys athleticism

[Chinook]

I really like White, and I think he'll look like a star in the Summer League, setting up Walker and Metu with good passes and scoring at will. He should come in as a better player than Walker for sure and at least offensively, I expect him to still be ahead of Murray. For some reason, people seem to think White is Kyle 2.0 physically. But White has plenty of athleticism for the NBA.

[szkorhetz]

probably the third best guard on the roster last year

Bryn getting minutes over him was typical Pop nonsense
Forbes's contract expired, right?

[Pavlov]

Walker has good moves, but looks pretty dumb at this point. White should get a good chance to prove himself this season.

[Dingle Barry]

At least Pop will probably give him a shot since he had a year to get over himself..

Just hope Walker actually gets to play and Forbes gets benched, so the guard rotation of Murray/Walker/White/Mills eats all the minutes..

Forbes needs to be playing in China or Europe. He's not an NBA player.

[objective]

Forbes's contract expired, right?

For now. They might extend him a qualifying offer because he's a restricted free agent.

[Chinook]

For now. They might extend him a qualifying offer because he's a restricted free agent.

I don't see the point. Hanlan can do the same thing for cheaper, maybe even two-way cheaper. I can see keeping Paul for a while. Bryn had his chance and needs a new start on a team without so many young (and old) guards.

[lebomb]

Dejonte has more raw talent than DW, but I think DW is in more control, has a high IQ running the point, and basically has a better shot IMHO.

[cd021]

At least Pop will probably give him a shot since he had a year to get over himself..

Just hope Walker actually gets to play and Forbes gets benched, so the guard rotation of Murray/Walker/White/Mills eats all the minutes..

benched? I hope Forbes isn't back next season.

[Truth4sale$]

White will shock people here when he gets a chance. And his chance will begin in the SUmmer league. He will take over the starting two guard from Patty Mills/Danny Green. He provides more upside and offense/defense, not just one or the other.

[spurraider21]

At least Pop will probably give him a shot since he had a year to get over himself..

Just hope Walker actually gets to play and Forbes gets benched, so the guard rotation of Murray/Walker/White/Mills eats all the minutes..
Green will likely be in the mix, too

[Mugen]

Green will likely be in the mix, too

I could see Danny paying mostly backup 3 if he gets big minutes next year. But yeah he might still start at the 2.

[rjv]

i really like white and he is a much better PG than forbes in terms of future outlook. looking forward to seeing his performance in the summer league.

[HarlemHeat37]

Green will likely be in the mix, too

I think he'll play mostly 3, but too early to say since we don't know what's going to happen with Kawhi and Gay(if they have a Gasol agreement with him)..

Could see a lot of smaller lineups up front, since there doesn't seem to be any frontcourt upgrade available..

[cd98]

It'll be fun to watch him again in Austin.

[callo1]

Looked like our best offensive guard at times, tbh.

This ^^^^

Offensively he has the polish, and defensively he isn't a liability. Can be a solid player coming off the bench, or possibly more in the future.

[dbestpro]

So, is there room for both Green and Manu with all the young guards?

[exstatic]

So, is there room for both Green and Manu with all the young guards?

Danny is done. Attach a second rounder or two, and maybe some cash, and salary dump his azz.

[BSfromTX]

I would like to see White get some time this year. He’s arguably our best young passer and shooter

[look_at_g_shred]

He looks ready.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIUXHusxoIc

[CGD]

Where do we see him in the depth chart? Super sub/Manu role?

[offset formation]

Where do we see him in the depth chart? Super sub/Manu role?

I think he'll be starting at some point.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

He looked ready last year in the second half of the season too, just stuck in Pop's stupid rookie treatment box.

[BackHome]

Danny is done. Attach a second rounder or two, and maybe some cash, and salary dump his azz.

I agree if Manu doesn’t retire I would trade Green if we could get a decent offer and no way in Hell do I keep Parker.

[look_at_g_shred]

starting line-up should be :
White
Murray
Green
Lma
Metu

Reality:
Murray
Mills
Anderson
LMA
Gasol

[SpursBills]

https://www.thestepien.com/2018/07/03/derrick-white-sophomore-sleeper/

Great feature on White's game 1 performance and his outlook going forward this year

[SpursDynasty85]

I think he'll be starting at some point.

I agree. Mills is built for bench play. Hopefully we see White starting this year but more than likely Spurs will ease him into the Manu role.