(sabasports report)Celtics star Derek White has agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million contract extension, according to Woj. The deal, which includes a player option, is the maximum available to Derek White.
Derek White, a two-time All-NBA Defensive First Team selection the past two seasons, averaged 15.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds last season while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 39.6 percent from three-point range, the best numbers of his career.
In the playoffs, Derek White was even more impressive. He averaged 22.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the first round, 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists in the second round, 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists in the Eastern Conference Finals, 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in the finals. He played a role in the Celtics’ championship.
The lucrative deal is a sign of how much the Celtics value and trust in Derek White. He has also proven to be worth every penny of his contract with his stellar performances over the past two seasons. Celtic will be able to retain this key player for a long time, for the coming season to fight for a strong momentum.