Dwyane Wade wants guards to be considered for the Defensive Player of the Year award, and endorses Boston Celtics guard Derrick White as his choice for DPOY.

Dwyane Wade believes Derrick White should win Defensive Player of the Year. White’s historic shot-blocking numbers, his ability to defend multiple positions, and his overall defensive IQ make him a legitimate candidate. Being one of the best defenders in the NBA all season, his recent play has only strengthened the case.

But does Derrick White view his role on the Celtics as that of a star player or a role player? During a recent episode of his show, ‘The White Noise Podcast with Derrick White,’ White spoke about how his role on the Celtics might change from game to game.

Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.

Derrick White reveals a moment from the 2022 Finals involving Draymond Green that ended up changing his career for the better.

Celtics guard Derrick White gave his thoughts on a recent Jayson Tatum workout that had fans pining for his return from injury.

Derrick White posted a never-before-seen stat line for an NBA guard — one that included a staggering seven blocks — as the Celtics beat the Jazz 129-119.

The Broncos are opening the practice window for running back J.K. Dobbins, and he has a chance to play, per ESPN. Dobbins suffered what was reported to be a season-ending Lisfranc injury to his left foot in November.