Derrick White Named Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has been named Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for February, his first such honor. White anchored the Celtics' league-best defensive rating (105.5) for the month, leading all NBA guards with 75 contested shots and averaging 1.7 blocks per game. Praised by coaches and teammates, he's averaging career-highs of 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals this season, with some considering him a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.