BREAKING:Derrick White currently has 37 Blocks. That’s more Blocks than… see more
Derrick White: The Underrated Shot-Blocker
At just 6’4″, Derrick White has emerged as a defensive force, recording 37 blocks this season—more than some of the NBA’s premier big men:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (36) – 6’11
Ivica Zubac (35) – 7’0
Alperen Şengün (31) – 6’11
Karl-Anthony Towns (29) – 7’0
Bam Adebayo (26) – 6’9
Nikola Jokić (17) – 6’11
Jusuf Nurkić (15) – 7’0
Domantas Sabonis (12) – 6’11
For a player giving up 5-8 inches in height to these competitors, White’s shot-blocking is a testament to his timing, athleticism, and basketball IQ.
This stat should put more respect on his name, especially as he’s outpacing league giants in rim
protection. Thoughts?