Derrick White quietly became one of the NBA ’s most dependable guards, who won a gold medal and helped the Boston Celtics secure the 2025 NBA title. But there is still one thing he never did: get a technical foul. In a league where players often argue with referees, White usually stays calm.

The 31-year-old is famous for his silent gesture on the court and rarely argues with referees. That attitude makes him different from teammates like Jayson Tatum , who had the fourth-most technical fouls last season. White’s clean record led to some light teasing from others on the team.

“There are guys on the team that have been giving me hell about not having a technical foul,” White told Smirk. “[Jayson Tatum] told me he doesn’t respect me until I get a technical. We’ll see. We’ll see. N

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