Derrick White Named Finalist for Prestigious Award
With seven regular-season games remaining, the Boston Celtics sit as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The stretch run arrives as playoff positioning tightens.
Finalists announced
NBA announced the six finalists for the 2025-26 Sportsmanship Award via a tweet by Brett Siegel. The list was revealed on March 31, 2026.
- Derrick White — Boston Celtics
- Al Horford — Golden State Warriors
- TJ McConnell — Indiana Pacers
- Bam Adebayo — Miami Heat
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — Oklahoma City Thunder
- Harrison Barnes — San Antonio Spurs
Derrick White’s season and role
Derrick White has been a key contributor for Boston. He is shooting 39.1 percent from the floor this season.
His defensive work and calm leadership have compensated for offensive dips. He rarely finds himself at the center of on-court altercations.
Sportsmanship recognition
White was named a finalist for the prestigious Sportsmanship Award. The honor recognizes fairness and conduct on the court.
Al Horford is also among the finalists, having spent the 2025-26 campaign with the Golden State Warriors. The award highlights players who lead by example.
Looking ahead for the Celtics
Boston fell to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. The Celtics will play the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
A Sportsmanship Award win would be meaningful for the team and for White personally. The recognition would underscore his defensive value and steady presence.
Reporting for Filmogaz.com.
