SAN ANTONIO— Fan-favorite guard Derrick White has officially returned to the San Antonio Spurs, the team where his NBA career started, in a move that combines nostalgia and tactical skill. The announcement, which has been verified by league sources and officially announced by the team, has sparked enthusiasm in Alamo City and marks a change in the Spurs’ approach.
White, who played for San Antonio for five seasons until being dealt to the Boston Celtics in 2022, is back with a team that appreciates his fierce defense, selfless playmaking, and close bond with the supporters. According to reports, the 6’4″ combo guard agreed to a three-year, $72 million contract, demonstrating their shared belief in a once-thriving alliance.
During a press conference at the Spurs training complex, general manager Brian Wright of the Spurs voiced his excitement. “Derrick is a member of the Spurs family and more than just a player. He is aware of our city, our culture, and what it takes to succeed here. We are overjoyed to have him back.
White’s return gives a young and rising Spurs team led by generational star Victor Wembanyama experienced leadership and playoff-tested tenacity. In keeping with the Spurs’ heritage of a strong defensive identity and team-first basketball, the reunion is viewed as a crucial step in expediting the team’s competitive rebirth.
As he walked inside the building, White was given a standing ovation and remarked, “I never stopped loving this place.”
“San Antonio helped shape who I am, and to come back now, with a new mission and a new core, feels like a full-circle moment. I’m prepared to start working.
White established himself as a vital two-way player in Boston, contributing significantly to the Celtics’ two-year deep playoff appearances. He is the perfect backcourt mate to complement the Spurs’ developing offensive and defensive schemes because of his development as a three-point shooter and superior perimeter defender.
Spurs supporters have expressed their enthusiasm on social media, lauding the front staff for bringing back “one of our own” and referring to the reunion as “the best offseason surprise.”
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