Derrick White

[tbdog]

I still didn’t understand Why people keep thinking forbes is an nba player.

His qualities are scoring, shooting and even on this side he’s not that good, 42% 65% ft. He can’t do Nothing except scoring, he’s a liability on defense, late on every screen.

he doesn’t have the size, speed To be at least a rotation player.

Whats worse is that he is vertically and athletically challenge, so he just can't get a good shot off. He actually has a decent in between game in terms of fundamentals, but defenders can get back in the play and challenge his shot. He is a typical player where he is somewhat skilled but doesn't have the body to be an NBA player. This has to be his last year in the job.

[tholdren]

Whats worse is that he is vertically and athletically challenge, so he just can't get a good shot off. He actually has a decent in between game in terms of fundamentals, but defenders can get back in the play and challenge his shot. He is a typical player where he is somewhat skilled but doesn't have the body to be an NBA player. This has to be his last year in the job.

This is stupid. Hes the only spur that creates off dribble. U dumb

[duncan2150]

This is stupid. Hes the only spur that creates off dribble. U dumb

Are you serious ? He can create something? And even if he can, he’s so bad on D that you can’t rely on him.

[TD 21]

Not giving White a chance to overtake Forbes is the most inexplicable rotational decision this season because it can't be explained away by cliché political reasons: contractual status and loyalty. It can't even be said that Forbes provides a needed specific skill that White is incapable of providing. They also have more invested in White and he was drafted at 23, with part of the selling point being his basketball IQ.

It's like they just decided that because Forbes got here a year earlier and has the designation of a shooter (because he can't do anything else) and White has the designation of, in Pop parlance, a "basketball player" (sub par athleticism, but capable of doing a variety of things), that it means the latter can't shoot.

[SAGirl]

Pop basically predetermined b4 the season started that this wasn’t White’s year and no matter what’s happened afterwards he hasn’t reconsidered that stance.

I am on my cell phone so I am not going through the trouble to look up the quote but Pop basically said it either in preseason or very early in the season.

[ceds]

Context matters. Forbes looked good when everyone let him do what he wanted. Some guys excel in that regard, and others don't. I fully expect White to have a strong summer league if he's able to participate. That was his very first taste of anything near NBA action. Just as Forbes got better from his first to second SL, so too will White. Murray's the only one who played worse. Obviously by this point in the season, there are much better sample sizes out there than those old tourney, however.

can't wait to see you wet your pants again when a 4 year college player already one year in put up stats next summer league

[SpursDynasty85]

Ok. I'm seeing these Derrick White highlights and he is looking darn good! I hope he does become our starting SG next year! Going to be a great fit with Dejounte.

My point is no need to trash on Bryn. He makes 10-15th man money and is a great shooter and compe or. His defense is not good but better than "by far the worst". He can be a viable option off the bench but needs more playmakers around him. Bryn is getting like 5-10 min a game now. I'd much rather White develop in the G league than only play 10 min a game right now. He really is looking good!

[emanueldavidginobili]

White again with back to back 35 point performances this time game 1 of the G-league finals.

[Mr. Body]

White made it look easy. Definitely needs a lot of court time in the big league next year.

[r0drig0lac]

offensively this kid seems to have the full package, I'll stick with my prediction of Harden lite until he starts having minutes

[MoSpur02]

Saw last night's game. White looks like a solid NBA level player. He doesn't lack confidence that's for sure. Certainly better than Forbes. His defense needs work.

[dabom]

Someone compile 6 highlight nba or gleague videos and I will give a bigger in-depth look into his tools for the nba.

[BackHome]

Dude you all ready said he sucks why would you change his mind now?

[dabom]

Dude you all ready said he sucks why would you change his mind now?

I never said I was changing my mind.

[dabom]

The thing about the NBA is that you can't be average at a couple things. You need to have some elite skill that can separate you from the rest.

His passing is average, his foot speed might be below average, his dunking is average, might be too short for a 2 guard.

I haven't seen his shooting but I ain't basing it off of G-league (fathead was an elite scorer there). Shooting the 3 well might be a decent plus... Haven't seen if he is durable. Probably will though considering he isn't athletic.

No real NBA experience, no playoff experience.

[dabom]

Someone tell me I'm wrong.

[BackHome]

Your wrong. Lol. Don’t get me wrong he is not going to be a Manu or Kawhi impact player but for where he was drafted he can help the team as a good rotation player. He is a very smart player has great anticipation and makes other players around him better and he doesn’t get frustrated very calm player.

He has good handles can create his own shot has the ability to take it to the rim and his three ball game is getting better. Is he as athletic as Murray Nope, but he is more skilled then Murray. And yes I like both players and think both can play can play together.

[Dex]

White is looking good right now and scoring the ball...but I'll withhold judgement until I see him get real NBA minutes.

Dejounte averaged 17.2 points in GLeague. Kyle averaged 21.3. Forbes averaged 23.4.

The ability to score against that level of compe ion obviously does not automatically translate to the big stage.

[BackHome]

I like the fact that he is putting up 35 pts in a playoff game. The regular season few teams really focus on defense but in the playoffs they do so much more impressive to do what he did.

Also add that he did have a very good game when he was called up by the Spurs so another good indicator

[boutons_deux]

Sounds like it would be useful to put DW on the Spurs playoff roster

[Robz4000]

Saw last night's game. White looks like a solid NBA level player. He doesn't lack confidence that's for sure. Certainly better than Forbes. His defense needs work.

His defense looks great; dude was wreaking havoc on both sides of the ball last night.

[jyra]

I like the fact that he is putting up 35 pts in a playoff game. The regular season few teams really focus on defense but in the playoffs they do so much more impressive to do what he did.

The Raptors 905 also had the best defensive rating in the G-League this season fwiw.

[picnroll]

Versatile scorer long, mid and at the basket. His floater is better, more controlled than Murray’s go to shot.

[spurraider21]

he looks very comfortable pulling up for 3 off the dribble. i dont think he's quite a gunner like a gary neal... but he looks like he can give us what we wanted james anderson to be.

[SpursDynasty85]

he looks very comfortable pulling up for 3 off the dribble. i dont think he's quite a gunner like a gary neal... but he looks like he can give us what we wanted james anderson to be.

I was totally thinking of James Anderso too except White seems a little quicker and has a higher release and gets in shooting position. A lot quicker with his set ups and decisions. Anderson never quite looked comfortable in an NBA game and then the foot injury...