Derrick White Named to the 2019 USA Basketball Select Team

[BatManu20]

Great opportunity for D-White here with so many guys dropping out tbh. Just stay healthy please.


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[BatManu20]

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CIA Pop getting White some extra reps :tu

[sasaint]

CIA Pop getting White some extra reps :tu

:tu

[Harry Callahan]

Keep gettin' better DW.

[phxspurfan]

Perfect setup for the kid. More experience, play with/against better players than the Spurs bench, maybe learn a couple things from some crafty dudes there.

[Yogatti]

MVWhite :tu

[Atl Spur]

I like it����

[rjv]

great move. just don't get injured.

[koriwhat]

CIA Pop getting White some extra reps :tu

:tu

[FkLA]

Hell yeah. So happy for my boy.

Have Kemba and Lillard dropped out? If not he might be playing two guard, tbh.

[Keepin' it real]

Showcasing him to be a small piece of a blockbuster in-season trade.

Book it.

[TDomination]

Thats really great!
This has to do wonders for his confidence!

[SpursDynasty85]

Hell yeah. So happy for my boy.

Have Kemba and Lillard dropped out? If not he might be playing two guard, tbh.

After reading the article, I think most ST fans are thinking he made the team (me included first time) but it appears he along with other young guys are only there to play against the actual national team to prepare them for this tournament. Either way it sets him up well for the next tournaments if he can continue to improve in the NBA.

[TDomination]

After reading the article, I think most ST fans are thinking he made the team (me included first time) but it appears he along with other young guys are only there to play against the actual national team to prepare them for this tournament. Either way it sets him up well for the next tournaments if he can continue to improve in the NBA.
That looks to be correct:

https://www.nba.com/spurs/news/derrick-white-named-usa-basketball-select-team

Joining White on the 2019 USA Basketball Select Team, which will be coached by Jeff Van Gundy: Jarrett Allen (Brooklyn Nets); Marvin Bagley III (Sacramento Kings); Mikal Bridges (Phoenix Suns); Jalen Brunson (Dallas Mavericks); John Collins (Atlanta Hawks); Pat Connaughton (Milwaukee Bucks); De'Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings); Joe Harris (Brooklyn Nets); Jonathan Isaac (Orlando Magic); Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks); Landry Shamet (Los Angeles Clippers/Wichita State); Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks).

"The purpose of the Select Team is to help prepare our National Team for the World Cup and to offer an opportunity for some younger NBA standouts to be involved in the USA Basketball National Team program," said USA Basketball Men's National Team Managing Director Colangelo. "These 13 players help extend the legacy of elite players who have been part of USA Basketball Select teams. Not only will this group help prepare the United States for the FIBA World Cup, but it will also provide them with valuable experience at the USA Basketball National Team level."

[Mugen]

The select team might be better than the actual Team USA this summer tbh :lol

[FkLA]

After reading the article, I think most ST fans are thinking he made the team (me included first time) but it appears he along with other young guys are only there to play against the actual national team to prepare them for this tournament. Either way it sets him up well for the next tournaments if he can continue to improve in the NBA.

Come on man :pctoss

One weak ban for BatManu20, tbh.

[John B]

Just the same. The experience against good competition should only help DW more. Plus time to recruit other players

[RiverwalkParade]

Just the same. The experience against good competition should only help DW more. Plus time to recruit other players

Or be recruited...

[TDomination]

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This tweet by Tom orsborn is misleading saying that he soak up more of Pops wisdom. Except for the fact that JVG is coaching the select team.

[BatManu20]

Come on man :pctoss

One weak ban for BatManu20 (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=33095), tbh.

:lol I literally just quoted the tweet tbh.

[Chinook]

They call up players from the select team to the big club periodically. With the guys canceling, especially in the back court, it should happen again. White has a chance to be that guy if he outcompetes the rest of the select-team guards. Worry though that Pop would be resistant to looking biased so much that he would pass on White even if Derrick earns it.

[John B]

Is this an edge over Murray at all in the pecking order?

[KDKSpurs24]

They call up players from the select team to the big club periodically. With the guys canceling, especially in the back court, it should happen again. White has a chance to be that guy if he outcompetes the rest of the select-team guards. Worry though that Pop would be resistant to looking biased so much that he would pass on White even if Derrick earns it.
That is exactly what I was thinking earlier. Pop wouldn’t dare to choose his own player to avoid looking biased.

[KDKSpurs24]

Is this an edge over Murray at all in the pecking order?
If you’re asking if it’s an edge because he was chosen then no. I believe White has helped with Team USA in the past so he was already a candidate. But if you’re meaning for the future then it’s possible.

[Dejounte]

Murray cant start his return to form on the USA select team. Too risky.

[timtonymanu]

Alright, Derrick. :tu

[FkLA]

Murray cant start his return to form on the USA select team. Too risky.

Hasn't shown that he's good enough to be on it anyway.

[DAF86]

Watch him create bonds around the league and that coming to bite us in the ass when he hits free agency.

[cutewizard]

White is a good kid, humble and respectful

just a good person

he deserves it

[Mugen]

Good stuff for the best player on the Spurs tbh....

[J_Paco]

Showcasing him to be a small piece of a blockbuster in-season trade.

Book it.

False.

Pretty sure they are just giving him extra reps and an opportunity to play with other top NBA/American players.

[Rocalcio]

If he’s good enough he can make the USA Team that will play during the World Cup, that was the plan for Williamson. And there’s a lack of guards in this team.

[Atl Spur]

Watch him create bonds around the league and that coming to bite us in the ass when he hits free agency.

Don’t be that jilted boyfriend or girlfriend���� It’s good for his development to have more reps and play against the best! Can’t be scared of letting the girlfriend go to the mall........

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

If he’s good enough he can make the USA Team that will play during the World Cup, that was the plan for Williamson. And there’s a lack of guards in this team.

That would be great if he played well enough to grab one of the team USA slots for the world cup games.