{
  "id": 9444200,
  "title": "Derrick White on how trust of Boston Celtics helped him grow his offensive game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/derrick-white-on-how-trust-of-boston-celtics-helped-him-grow-his",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T00:00:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/derrick-white-trust-boston-celtics-000046016.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Derrick White, a defensive stopper and one of the best guards in the NBA, has attributed his growth as an offensive player to the trust he received from the Boston Celtics. The Colorado native, who has played for the Spurs and the Celtics, explained that his defensive play has always been his foundation, but his offensive game developed later in his career.\n\nWhite attributed the change to the trust placed in him by the Celtics organization, specifically mentioning his trade to Boston and their encouragement to shoot more. He also credited his time playing alongside stars such as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Jrue Holiday, which helped him gain confidence and ultimately grow his offensive capabilities.\n\nWhite noted that once he gained confidence and figured out his game, he was able to perform better in high-pressure situations, such as playoff games. Overall, White's offensive growth can be traced back to the trust and support he received from the Boston Celtics and his teammates.",
  "summary": "\"I think it kind of just happened,\" he explained.",
  "key_points": [
    "Derrick White attributes offensive growth to trust from Boston Celtics.",
    "Trust from Celtics organization encouraged White to shoot more.",
    "Confidence from playing with stars like Tatum and Brown helped White's game."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Boston Celtics' trust in Derrick White enabled him to expand his role from defensive specialist to more confident contributor on offense, boosting his overall effectiveness.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Royals vs. White Sox September 23 game discussion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/royals-vs-white-sox-september-23-game-discussion",
        "published": "2026-09-23T22:40:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}