San Antonio Spurs: What does White’s success mean for Dejounte Murray

How will the success of Derrick White affect Dejounte Murray and the San Antonio Spurs going forward?

No matter what happens over the next few days there is one takeaway that will remain unchanged: Derrick White is the San Antonio Spurs best point guard. This is in no way is a knock on Dejounte Murray who has quietly put up solid numbers during the NBA resumption. It is simply acknowledging that Derrick has been one of the best players not only on the Spurs but in the entire NBA bubble.

For Dejounte, so far he has put up 13 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.2 steals in 28 minutes per game. While his shooting percentages have taken a dip, he has found other ways to contribute whether it’s rebounding, getting a steal, or running the fastbreak. The young guard has been a key player for this roster. His numbers may steadily improve if his minutes stay around 30 per game going into next season.

Compare these numbers to White’s, however, who’s averaging almost 21 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists while shooting an incredible 43% from three and it’s pretty clear who’s been the better player. Derrick’s been incredible on both ends of the court and has been by far the most important player in the bubble for the Spurs aside from DeMar DeRozan.

The two have proven that they can play together and be effective, but how does the emergence of Derrick White as one of the San Antonio Spurs top players impact the future of the already anointed franchise point guard?

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