Overview
- Kenny Atkinson made the remark during pregame availability on March 8 in Cleveland before Celtics–Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.
- He described Derrick White as a superstar based on advanced metrics rather than traditional box-score focus.
- White is averaging 17.4 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.4 rebounds through 61 starts this season and earned Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month in February.
- Boston defeated Cleveland 109–98 on Sunday, with Jaylen Brown scoring 23 points and Jayson Tatum adding 20.
- White finished with 6 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists in the win, reflecting his impact that extends beyond scoring.