Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown praised teammate Derrick White, saying he’s playing at an All-Star level and could even be a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year.
The Boston Celtics handled the Indiana Pacers 119–104, leading from start to finish. Jaylen Brown set the tone early, scoring 30 points in just 33 minutes, while Boston controlled the pace on both ends of the floor.
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After the game, Brown shifted the conversation to the defensive impact of his teammate Derrick White — and he didn’t hold back. "I think Derrick White has been playing at an All-Star level, because he plays both sides of the ball. And that's no disrespect to some of those other guys that are maybe in All-Star contention — but it's a clear difference," Brown said in a post-game interview.
Brown went further, making a bold statement about White’s recognition in the league. “I think Derrick is a First Team All-Defense type of ballot, or maybe even Defensive Player of the Year,” he added, underlining just how vital White has been to the Celtics’ success this season.
With this endorsement, White’s case for All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year recognition has grown stronger, highlighting the key role he plays in Boston’s defense and their push toward the top of the Eastern Conference.
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