Derrick and Richard White: The Game Winner, Fatherhood & Celtics fandom

Derrick White went from receiving no D1 scholarship offers in high school to becoming a star two-way player for the Boston Celtics, and his dad, Richard, has been there for the entire ride.
Listen as Derrick and Richard join Marc and Sean to remember the journey, their father-son relationship, Derrick himself becoming a dad, and what they were both thinking after Derrick’s epic putback layup at the buzzer of Game 6 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. Oh, and they may or may not touch on Richard’s newfound fame on X (formerly known as Twitter) as a stats-based voice within the NBA community.
0:50 - Derrick on his dad’s social media, and Richard growing up a Celtics fan
4:40 - How Derrick learned to impact winning and be a chameleon
8:17 - Derrick calling Richard to tell him he’d been traded to the Celtics
11:32 - How their father-son relationship impacted Derrick on and off the court
16:33 - Reliving the buzzer-beating putback in Game 6 of the 2023 ECF
20:28 - Derrick becoming a dad, and Richard being a grandfather
27:54 - The world of social media and Richard’s participation in it
View From The Rafters is presented by ‪@FlexcarKZbin‬
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[@jwtalksLife]

Listen to Richard and you know why Derrick is such a fine young man and he's the perfect prototype Celtics player. As a longtime Celtics fan, we'ree glad to have both as part of the Celtics and the Boston Community.

[@avthecool129]

Well said

[@uoooogg2148]

exactly

[@luismarin933]

Question. Whats a prototypical Celtics player?

[@mickydem5920]

Well said

[@imit]

​@@luismarin933 high character and hustle player. Blue collar type players.

[@nicksouza1567]

Awesome interview. D White means a lot to this team and city. Much respect.

[@jukenukem9667]

He sure does. D White the man.

[@coolgenuinephil3051]

Wow Derricks father is a long time Celtics fan and now his son is a full grown star on a Celtics team with the best record in the NBA. An amazing story and hopefully chip 18 coming this June. Let's get this ballin baldy Derrick ☘️☘️☘️☘️⚡🔥💥💪💪

[@christopherdavis4150]

We are so blessed to have brad Stevens as our GM. Thank you for bringing Derrick to us please keep this man here forever

[@blackprix]

Derrick is his dad. I think Derek is a soft-spoken person but I think after he’s been here for a while you starting to see him blossom… Celtics fans all over the country love Derek… Great family, didn’t know dad was a Bostonian originally. Interesting conversation thoroughly enjoying the white family❤

[@beerme8949]

Hope white is here a long time. White is a fantastic player and through everthing ive seen and heard a great person. Exactly the type of player any team would be lucky to have. And we feel lucky to have him!

[@JazzAUPH]

WOW, you can feel the humility of this man. Love this guy.

[@MarkDaniel_]

Really great interview. D White is a spitting image of his Dad in every way. Pops is proud!

[@lorenzovelo855]

We love you

[@Celticspride805]

Derrick white a true class act his dad did a great job

[@topdweller5572]

Boston loves the White Family

[@Trapinoutdaband]

Love this stuff man. Keep it up Mark and Sean. Ray Allen soon please please 🙏

[@MrMantis32]

Great job keep up the excellent podcasts!

[@Pteropus]

Great show! Loved watching the Whites! Wonderful people

[@cvgodd1432]

You can tell Whites dad is the reason he plays so smart. He probably been teaching Derek the simple things and it’s what makes Derek thrive! He makes everything look so simple on the court!

[@ApeManULTRA]

Yeah, dude. They both seem like such excellent humans! We must protect the White family at all costs!

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Derrick White DESERVE EVERY PENNY if he re-sign 2024 summer 💪🔥💪

[@ryanb9305]

God made derrick white 6’4 to give the other players a chance

[@cvgodd1432]

Lmao I always said what if White was like 6 ft 8! Same for PP, if that dude was even 6 ft 4 he would be a beast!! His defense is so good and he’s not even 6 ft! I know they say he’s 6 ft 1 but there’s no way PP is taller than me and I’m 6 ft!

[@tinobrown1780]

I wanted to hear you guys ask Derrick how his life has changed since joining the Celtics. Is he getting more recognition, and does he feel his popularity increased. If so how has that affected him off the court, being more in the public eye. Being in more nationally televised games etc. Does he feel like his fame has grown, and if so how is that affecting him?

[@edwintaveras1986]

Derrick better get paid this off-season!

[@cvgodd1432]

He’s not going anywhere… Boston would riot if they let him walk!

[@edwintaveras1986]

@@cvgodd1432 that’s what I’m saying…. Idk where all this money going to come from but they better pay this man and Tatum when he’s up!

[@thejamboy3556]

I’ve never met these two men in my life and yet i consider therm my dad and brother 😂😂😂

[@itsjesseb]

Mr White is such a great follow on twitter, he is definitely one of us hahahah

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

I hope your next guest is Jaylen Brown & Kristaps Porzingis 💪🔥💪

[@uoooogg2148]

wen dwhite aggressive we unbeatable

[@nasislike1983]

they sound just alike

[@JuanCarlos-ts8my]

Great interview. A hug to the White family here from Brazil ☘❤

[@christineryan6564]

They are so sweet, love to the Whites!

[@chrisscott195]

I can’t find the black & white Celtics hoodie Richard is wearing anywhere!

[@SadhguruYoga]

❤

[@alunthomas4481]

Was really enjoying the video but its the first time and the last time alas because you have to put in adverts

[@chriswright8074]

Ad blocker

[@uoooogg2148]

i hope we resign baldy

[@uoooogg2148]

ask dwhite how he bald but his dad got hair😂😂😂😂

[@cvgodd1432]

lol clearly from his moms white side. White people go bald so fast!

[@juliusrickles]

After he cleaned up smarts mess after game 6 I said he'd be finals MVP

[@cvgodd1432]

That shot was half way down bro. Stop disrespecting Smart, dude did everything he could to help us win!! I still love that man!

[@dceltics2461]

Derrick "Umm" White 🍀🍀

[@MarkNinoMorales]

😂😂😂