Although Derrick White lacks the spectacular counting stats usually needed to be selected for the NBA All-Star Game, there’s no denying the Boston Celtics guard is deserving of consideration for those who watch him play every night.

On Christmas Day, White led the team in assists with 11 and scored eight points on 13 attempts to help the Celtics defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 126-115 on the road. In addition, he recorded two steals, two blocks, two rebounds, and another outstanding all-around game.

The veteran guard has become one of the most important players on the team, and his impact on winning is certainly not lost on his teammates, including Kristaps Porzingis.

“I didn’t realize how good D-White was. He’s kinda under-the-radar a little bit,” Porzingis told reporters after Monday’s win. “Man, he’s special. The way he plays, how 90-plus percent of the time he makes the right play, and that’s the perfect teammate you want.

“On top of that, he’s shooting great percentages and being super efficient. He’s special, and I’m happy I have both of those guys on my team, Jrue (Holiday) and D-White.”

White’s versatility—he can guard multiple positions, shoot well, play either guard position, and miss just three games since the start of the previous season—makes him an extremely valuable player.

In addition to his career-high 16.6 points per game, White also averages 5.2 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals. In addition, he is shooting 42.4 percent from three-point range and 49.4 percent from the field.

The exceptional impact that White is making this season on both ends of the court is highlighted in the following X post from Boston Sports Info.

Fan voting still counts for half when choosing the All-Stars, and sadly for White, it’s unlikely that he will emerge victorious in a popularity contest among supporters who don’t watch the Celtics very often. However, the other quarter of the vote—25 percent each—composed of his peers and the media should provide him with a lot of support.White’s versatility—he can guard multiple positions, shoot well, play either guard position, and miss just three games since the start of the previous season—makes him an extremely valuable player.

In addition to his career-high 16.6 points per game, White also averages 5.2 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals. In addition, he is shooting 42.4 percent from three-point range and 49.4 percent from the field.

The exceptional impact that White is making this season on both ends of the court is highlighted in the following X post from Boston Sports Info.

Fan voting still counts for half when choosing the All-Stars, and sadly for White, it’s unlikely that he will emerge victorious in a popularity contest among supporters who don’t watch the Celtics very often. However, the other quarter of the vote—25 percent each—composed of his peers and the media should provide him with a lot of support.