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Celtics' Derrick White Reacts To 'Pretty Cool' Award Recognition
TL;DR
Derrick White of the Boston Celtics has been awarded the NBA's Sportsmanship Award, voted by his peers. He expressed his gratitude for the recognition ahead of the playoffs.
Key points
- Derrick White won the NBA's Sportsmanship Award.
- He received the award from votes by his peers.
- White was recognized over five finalists, including Al Horford.
- He discussed the award before the playoffs.
- The award is represented by the Joe Dumars Trophy.
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Derrick White received a special honor when peers voted him the NBA's Sportsmanship Award winner.
NBA players backed White over five finalists, including former Boston Celtics teammate Al Horford, to earn the Joe Dumars Trophy. White discussed the award before Friday's first-round playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers, via CLNS Media Boston Sports Network.
"Itâs pretty cool," White said. "I think Iâm doing things the right way out there, and I think itâs a pretty cool honor."
After the Celtics chose White as their team nominee, a panel of league executives voted him to the final stage. The guard then garnered 77 first-place votes and 113 second-place votes from players.
"I donât know if guys take those votes too seriously or not," White said. "But it was just cool to be nominated and go out there and do the right thing."
Q&A
What is the NBA Sportsmanship Award that Derrick White won?
The NBA Sportsmanship Award is given to a player who demonstrates ethical behavior, fair play, and integrity on the court, as voted by fellow players.
Who were the finalists for the NBA Sportsmanship Award alongside Derrick White?
Derrick White was voted the winner over five finalists, including his former Celtics teammate Al Horford.
How did Derrick White react to winning the Sportsmanship Award?
Derrick White described the award recognition as 'pretty cool' and expressed his gratitude during a media session before the playoffs.