Joe Mazzulla Says Anyone Who Doubts Derrick White “Doesn’t Really Care About Winning”

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Joe Mazzulla Says Anyone Who Doubts Derrick White “Doesn’t Really Care About Winning”

Despite White struggling offensively, Mazzulla stuck with White because of his "competitive character" and sheer effort on defense. "There's a competitive confidence, there's a character there. He's not defined just by shot-making," Mazzulla said. He highlighted how White got 2 big offensive rebounds during clutch time and Mazzulla won't doubt his effort. White finished with 11 points and 3 blocks.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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