2025-26 Season
DERRICK WHITE
2025-26 Season
DERRICK WHITE
White produces at an elite rate for a 34-minute workload.
White produces at an elite rate for a 34-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 14 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 246 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Derrick White’s early season was defined by a bizarre duality, oscillating between erratic volume shooting and masterclasses in connective basketball. He was a chaotic variable. During the 11/06 vs WAS matchup, he managed a meager 12 points but still generated a massive +15.0 impact score. That outsized value came entirely from his brilliant non-scoring contributions, as he anchored the perimeter defense with relentless effort and orchestrated the offense with eight assists. However, when his jumper completely abandoned him, the underlying costs of his shot selection became glaringly obvious. Look no further than the 11/22 vs BKN disaster, where he posted a miserable -11.2 impact. He forced up 13 ugly attempts to scrape together just six points, actively shooting his team out of rhythm instead of deferring to better options. He ultimately found his stroke in December, torching the nets on 12/16 vs DET with 31 points on just 18 shots to post a staggering +23.2 impact.
This midseason stretch was defined by a wild pendulum swing between scorching perimeter shooting and grueling offensive slumps where Derrick White had to survive entirely on grit. He opened this run looking utterly unguardable on 12/20 vs MIA, burying nine three-pointers for 33 points and generating a massive +28.8 Impact score. When his jumper inevitably cooled off, he found ways to salvage his minutes through relentless hustle and secondary playmaking. Look closely at his performance on 01/06 vs CHI. Despite a miserable 3-for-15 shooting night that yielded just 10 points, White still posted a +8.0 Impact score by crashing the glass for six rebounds and keeping the offense flowing with seven assists. Yet, there were nights when his stubborn shot selection actively harmed the team despite decent scoring totals. On 01/13 vs IND, White tallied 18 points, but his brutal 7-for-21 shooting performance resulted in a -0.8 Impact score because the sheer volume of wasted offensive possessions dragged down his overall value.
This stretch was defined by a Jekyll-and-Hyde offensive rhythm, where a blistering mid-season scoring tear abruptly gave way to a grueling late-season shooting slump. During his peak on 03/10 vs SAS, White erupted for 34 points on 22 shots, generating a massive +24.5 Impact score by relentlessly attacking the rim and controlling the offensive flow. But as March waned, his jumper completely abandoned him. Look at the 03/27 vs ATL matchup, where a disastrous 3-for-13 shooting night and poor shot selection dragged him down to a glaring -10.8 Impact score. Fortunately, White is the rare guard who can bend a game without filling it up. On 02/11 vs CHI, he managed a meager nine points on 33 percent shooting, yet still salvaged a +7.1 Impact. He earned that positive mark by dishing out nine assists and blowing up opponent actions with relentless defensive hustle.
A blistering early-March peak quickly devolved into a brutal offensive slump that drained Derrick White's effectiveness during this late-season stretch. He initially found ways to win on the margins even when his jumper misfired. During Mar 14 vs WAS, he generated a strong +8.0 impact despite scoring a modest 15 points, relying on phenomenal hustle (+7.3) and lockdown perimeter defense (+9.4 def) to completely salvage a rough shooting night. However, the hidden costs of his offensive game soon began to damage the team. Despite dropping 21 points during Mar 16 vs PHX, his net impact dragged to a concerning -7.2 because eight missed field goals and costly turnovers quietly sabotaged the offense. By late March, his jumper completely abandoned him. Defenders simply sagged off him during Mar 27 vs ATL as he clanked his way to a 3-for-13 shooting night, resulting in a disastrous -23.4 impact score. Ultimately, frigid perimeter shooting turned a reliable two-way guard into a distinct offensive liability as the season waned.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. White posts positive impact in 78% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~7 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Streaky shooter — only cracks 45% from the field in 29% of games. Efficiency is all over the place night-to-night.
Defensive difference-maker. White consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Performance has dropped off. First-half impact: +9.2, second-half: +6.1. Worth watching whether it's fatigue, injury, or opponents adjusting.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 13 games. Longest cold streak: 4 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 72 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
85 games played
