Derrick White embracing larger leadership role for younger Boston Celtics teammates

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• 15), admitting that the influx of younger players has caused him to change his leadership style "a little bit."AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"I just try to be there for them, support them, help them through whatever they might need," explained the Celtics guard via CLNS Media. Jan 15, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) dribbles the ball past Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) during the second half at Kaseya Center.
• Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images"It's a journey," said White.
• "There's going to be some really high highs and some tough lows.
• And so that's really just what I'm there, is just trying to encourage them, support them.""And we've got a lot of guys that are doing a lot of great things for us.
• And so it's just really fun to see their day-to-day work show up on the big stage."Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:Blue Wire: https://tiny. ee/CdKpiTunes: https://tiny. ee/RK47YouTube: https://tiny. ee/cOW3This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Derrick White embracing larger leadership role for younger Celtics teammates.