Derrick White joined an elite group of NBA players on Wednesday by recording a rare statistical combination during the Boston Celtics’ 98-93 victory over Toronto.
The 6-foot-4 guard secured his place on a historic list of players capable of simultaneous perimeter shooting and interior rim protection, NESN reported. By finishing the game with 19 points, three made three-pointers, and four blocks, White reached a milestone that separates him from almost every other guard in the history of the league.
White has now recorded 23 career games featuring at least three made three-pointers and at least three blocks. This specific statistical feat places him eighth all-time in the NBA, trailing a list of players almost exclusively composed of towering centers and forwards.
The disparity in physical profiles between White and the players ahead of him highlights the statistical anomaly of his playstyle. While White operates at 6-foot-4, only taller players have more such games:
| Player | Games with 3+ 3PM and 3+ BLK |
|---|---|
| Brook Lopez | 49 |
| Kevin Durant | 47 |
| Myles Turner | 47 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 45 |
| Victor Wembanyama | 39 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 28 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | 26 |
| Derrick White | 23 |
| Rasheed Wallace | 22 |
White’s ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor challenges traditional positional roles in professional basketball. While his career average of 2.0 made three-pointers per game is a standard metric for high-level guards, his defensive contributions are what distinguish him from his peers.
Despite being the shortest player in Boston’s starting lineup during the win over Toronto, White led the team with four blocks. This defensive versatility is reflected in his career totals; he has accumulated 553 blocks to date.
MOST GAMES WITH 3+ 3'S AND 3+ BLOCKS – Corrected 49 – Brook Lopez 47 – Durant 47 – Myles Durant 45 – Porzingis 39 – Wembanyama 28 – Jaren Jackson Jr. 26 – Nowitzki 23 – WHITE has the most by a guard
His defensive production places him in the company of some of the most decorated guards in basketball history. The only guards with more career blocks than White include Dwyane Wade, Michael Jordan, Ron Harper, Clyde Drexler, James Harden, Dennis Johnson, and Kobe Bryant.
The intersection of elite perimeter shooting and high-volume rim protection is typically reserved for players with massive wingspans and significant height. White’s presence on this list suggests a shift in how modern guards can influence the game’s defensive geometry without occupying the paint physically.
The Celtics’ win over Toronto on Wednesday provides further context for White’s value within the current roster structure. His ability to stretch the floor while simultaneously acting as a secondary shot-blocker allows the team to maintain defensive integrity even when facing larger lineups.
White remains one of the few players in the league capable of impacting a game through both long-range scoring and interior disruption.
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