Derrick White of the Boston Celtics suffered a facial injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including losing two teeth and chipping one while diving for a loose ball. Despite the injury, White continued to play, showcasing his toughness. Kristaps Porzingis expressed his joy at becoming an NBA Champion.
Derrick White: NBA Champion 🏆 (via @TomerAzarly) https://t.co/FUBlEybz4F
Kristaps Porzingis is an NBA Champion 🏆 (via @TomerAzarly) https://t.co/VpxTU0Y31A
Kristaps Porzingis: “I gave everything I could … and it feels great to be a champion.”
Derrick White's teeth took center stage late in the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals when the Celtics guard had two teeth knocked loose, and one chipped, while diving for a loose ball. https://t.co/FqTRmGkrOQ
NBA Champion and Snapback Sports fan: Derrick White https://t.co/YMTLWI3iQl
Derrick White is all smiles in Game 5 😅 https://t.co/hkX1uhik82
Derrick White was bloody after smashing his face off the court in Game 5 https://t.co/oUPBwtcwW8
Derrick White: Hockey Guy https://t.co/OnHmxm0QKG
Derrick White was bleeding after Dereck Lively fell on him on this play. #NBAFinals https://t.co/ilOpVEbKdA
Derrick White gets a bloody mouth diving on the floor. He stays in the game. ... He's a hockey player. (Well, he's watched a hockey game.)
Derrick White bleading after Dereck Lively came crashing down on top of him chasing a loose ball. Bounced White's head off the parquet.
Derrick White may have lost a tooth right there. Definitely is bleeding, at least, after smacking his face into the floor diving for that loose ball.
Derrick White and his daughter ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals 🫶 (via @NBA) https://t.co/veue7UKv5A