Celtics coach Ime Udoka explains why Derrick White will be perfect fit originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Derrick White was the most notable acquisition for the Boston Celtics ahead of a busy NBA trade deadline Thursday afternoon.
The Celtics gave up Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford, a protected 2022 first-round draft pick and a 2028 first-round pick swap (top-1 protected) to pry White from the San Antonio Spurs.
Celtics head coach Ime Udoka explained Friday why he thinks White will be a fantastic fit in Boston.
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“I am (excited). Obviously, I have a history with him. I coached him his first few years in the league,” Udoka said on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak & Bertrand” show. “I worked with him at USA Basketball. Some of our coaches and players know him pretty well, too.”
Udoka added: “He checks a ton of boxes. He’s a perfect fit on and off the court. A guy who’s going to come right in and be selfless, work hard offensively and…