Jun 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) walks off the court after beating the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Peter Casey-Imagn Images

NBA Fans Send Love To Celtics Star Derrick White

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 1:49 PM ET

Derrick White has been one of the most important players on the Boston Celtics for the last three seasons.

On Wednesday, the former Colorado star is celebrating his 31st birthday.

Via The Boston Celtics: "Happy birthday @Dwhite921 ☘️"

Happy birthday @Dwhite921 ☘️ pic.twitter.com/HJlRjJJzwW
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 2, 2025

Many people sent love to White on social media.

@MoeJazulla: "ITS THE GOATS BIRTHDAYYYYY"

@ktam99: "My glorious king"

@mdew499: "Happy Birthday!!! One of the best trades in team history"

@GameingHel26984: "Some people say LeBron James is the goat. Clearly they have never seen the king Derrick White play. Happy birthday to the goat of Basketball, Derrick white."

@muggamanb: "HAPPY BIRTHDAT TO THE PLAYER YALL BETTER NOT TRADE"

@finnbolkart: "Happy birthday champ we love you ❤️"

@relichunterbud: "YALL BETTER GO SIGN AL AND KEEP D WHITE! NOW PLEASE! For my sanity! I can’t take this!"

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White finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 44.2% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range in 76 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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