Tip of the hat to Mr White!

[liam]

A tip of the hat to D White for his play this year and also for making Embiid adjust his shot so he couldn't get it off in time without fouling. He's just such a heady player.

[timpiker]

I am just amazed at him and Brogdon.  We are so lucky. 

[liam]

I am just amazed at him and Brogdon.  We are so lucky.

Having two starters off the bench is a massive luxury!

[Who]

I am just amazed at him and Brogdon.  We are so lucky.

Having two starters off the bench is a massive luxury!

Brogdon was such a huge get. He transformed the team from title contender status to favourite / team to beat status.

I love the three combo guards of Smart, D White and Brogdon.

They are so much fun to watch. Such team orientated players. Big strong physical. Good passers. Smart and White are elite defenders. Brogdon a solid defender. All rebound well. And they can score some especially Brogdon who is a really good scorer. All so well-rounded. Beautiful team first ball-handlers to have alongside the two Js.

They really do make the team so beautiful to watch.

[aefgogreen]

I am just amazed at him and Brogdon.  We are so lucky.

Having two starters off the bench is a massive luxury!

Indeed - I think they are similar players.  But all that means is that if one is isn't playing well, the other can step up.  No selfishness at all.

[ozgod]

He's been remarkable this season for sure. A true jack of all trades type player.

[liam]

He's been remarkable this season for sure. A true jack of all trades type player.

He's putting up great numbers and also does so many little things. He's an amazing pro!

[Phantom255x]

Really hope we can keep him here long term even beyond his current contract

[liam]

Really hope we can keep him here long term even beyond his current contract

Me too!

[Atzar]

Derrick White has become one of my favorite players in the league.

Also I'll put this out here:  there's a voice in the back of my head that thinks White should start over Smart.  I don't truly believe that voice yet.  But it IS there, and it's growing louder with each passing week. 

[RodyTur10]

Always saw Derrick White as a Celtic-type player. And loved the news that we finally traded for him.
He has performed very well and I believe he's still underrated. D-White is on par with guys like VanVleet and Brunson.

His only problem is that he always wants to play the right way and if others don't, it leads him taking less shots than supposed to. I'm much more comfortable with White on the ball than Smart.

[aefgogreen]

Derrick White has become one of my favorite players in the league.

Also I'll put this out here:  there's a voice in the back of my head that thinks White should start over Smart.  I don't truly believe that voice yet.  But it IS there, and it's growing louder with each passing week.

He's talented enough to start but I like bringing him off the bench.  I can't believe I was concerned when our pick swap was part of the trade.  He's bee a great addition for us.

[liam]

Always saw Derrick White as a Celtic-type player. And loved the news that we finally traded for him.
He has performed very well and I believe he's still underrated. D-White is on par with guys like VanVleet and Brunson.

His only problem is that he always wants to play the right way and if others don't, it leads him taking less shots than supposed to. I'm much more comfortable with White on the ball than Smart.

White makes the simple play but Smart is always trying to make a highlight play.

[Who]

White 3.8apg to only 1.1 turnovers per game
Smart 7.0apg to 2.4tov
Brogdon 3.7apg to 1.6tov

[JumpingJudkins]

Also I'll put this out here:  there's a voice in the back of my head that thinks White should start over Smart.  I don't truly believe that voice yet.  But it IS there, and it's growing louder with each passing week.

Honestly, that's not blasphemous. White has arguably been our third-best player. His current 3-point form is better than anything Smart has ever shown, his defense has been tremendous and he always seems to make the right play. I feel really confident when White (Brodgon too) has the ball that he's not going to make a dumb turnover.

As good a playmaker as Smart is, he's still prone to the boneheaded pass trying to make the highlight reels. Not to mention the hero 3-pointers. It's not going to happen, but yeah, there's a good case for White to play over Smart.