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Celtics Star Ready for Bounce-Back After Difficult Season

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White saw his shooting go from bad to worse last season. He has a handle on why.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 6:41 PM
Celtics Star Ready for Bounce-Back After Difficult Season
Key Things to Know
  • Derrick White expressed confidence that he will bounce back following a difficult shooting slump last season.
  • White admitted to SI.com that a slow start messed with his mind and created confidence issues.
  • The guard struggled to 39.4% field-goal shooting last season and shot 32.1% during the postseason.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is aiming for a bounce-back season following a difficult shooting slump last year. Speaking with SI.com's Jon Karalis, White explained that a slow start affected his confidence, leading him to unnecessarily tweak his mechanics as his struggles snowballed into the postseason.

White shot 39.4% from the field and 31.7% from three-point range last season, followed by 32.1% shooting in the playoffs. Sean Deveney notes the Celtics will need improved production from White, especially alongside Jayson Tatum and newcomer Paul George following Jaylen Brown's departure.

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