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San Antonio Spurs: 5 reasons Derrick White was a good pick

By Simon Shortt

Jan 28, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) after the game against the Oregon Ducks at Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Ducks 74-65. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) after the game against the Oregon Ducks at Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Ducks 74-65. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 7, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) attempts a successful three point attempt over Xavier Musketeers guard Edmond Sumner (4) in the final seconds of the second half at the Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Musketeers 68-66. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2016; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) attempts a successful three point attempt over Xavier Musketeers guard Edmond Sumner (4) in the final seconds of the second half at the Coors Events Center. The Buffaloes defeated the Musketeers 68-66. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Shooting

Today’s NBA is so reliant on role players who can shoot from deep. As mentioned previously, Ginobili and Mills are free agents this year. They were also two of the team’s best three-point shooters last season. Even if the Spurs were able to keep both players, you can never have enough shooting on your team, and that’s where White can help out.

Last season at Colorado, White shot 40 percent from behind the arc with nearly two makes per game. There is no reason for him to not find that same success at the next level, with a quick, high release he should be able to get those shots up.

He can also make his shots off the dribble or in catch-and-shoot situations. Playing out of the pick-and-roll a lot last year, White can make defenders pay for going under the screen. But his ability as a spot-up shooter will likely be more important in the Spurs’ offense, which involves ball movement creating open looks.

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