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San Antonio Spurs: 5 goals for Derrick White’s rookie season

By Simon Shortt

Jan 28, 2017; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) reacts after a play in the second half 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) reacts after a play in the second half 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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Feb 18, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) defends against Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) in the second half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) defends against Colorado Buffaloes guard Derrick White (21) in the second half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Get stronger

At the NBA Draft Combine, White tipped the scales at 190 pounds. While he has good size, he can still stand to add some weight and get stronger in order to go against bigger players. Right now, with just average length and athleticism, he does not project to defend multiple positions. But if he were to get stronger, he could put himself in position to defend players who may have more length.

Added strength would also help him offensively, as his lack of elite speed sometime prevents him from getting the shots he wants. More body strength would allow him to either post up, or bully his way to the rim and free throw line.

Normally we see young NBA players get stronger just from getting on a professional training program, so White is bound to get his body in better shape as the year goes on. But if he wants to really make an impact at this level, he’ll have to put in a little extra work to make up for his “average” length and speed.

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