Brad Stevens on Derrick White's future with Celtics: We want to keep him around for as long as we can

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: We haven’t heard from Jeff Van Gundy this season yet but Brad Stevens shed some light today on his unique role with the Celtics this season masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 11:40 AM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Asked Brad Stevens what motivated the #Celtics and Holiday to get a deal done now vs. later: “As you look at a person like him and you think about the long term of the group, you think, obviously, you need really good players and guys that can play on both ends.” pic.twitter.com/vv5VFELj23 – 11:34 AM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Asked Brad Stevens about Derrick White’s future after the Holiday extension. He wouldn’t comment until White becomes eligible to negotiate again this summer, but said “we want to keep him around for as long as we can.” – 11:14 AM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Brad Stevens with some rare comments on Jeff Van Gundy:
“It is fun watching a game with him when he doesn’t have to speak in 15-second soundbites. He’s pretty entertaining.” – 10:59 AM

Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Brad Stevens on Jeff Van Gundy: “It is fun to watch games with him when he doesn’t have to speak in 15-second sound bites.” Says Van Gundy has been great in his consulting role. – 10:45 AM

Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Brad Stevens on his name popping up in college rumors: “I don’t get into any of the rumor stuff. I’ve got a heck of an opportunity here. We’ve been here 11 years and got a chance to see this team do a lot of cool things.” Says he’s too busy to deal with the other stuff. – 10:42 AM

Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Brad Stevens: “Joe did a really good job last year, and then picked right up on it this year. … He’s as good as there is at getting a group on-message, and staying on that message.” – 10:39 AM

Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Brad Stevens: “This group has a lot of answers. It’s a mature group. It’s an easy-to-be-around group of people.” – 10:33 AM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brad Stevens, Wyc Grousbeck, numerous Boston coaching staff and front office members here in attendance. pic.twitter.com/LGAHVb2ugB – 9:16 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The Celtics, who made the 2nd most 3’s in NBA history, put three on their single-season franchise top ten. Including Sam Hauser, who passed Derrick White with his final 3 today. pic.twitter.com/xlQDmN8xbz – 4:22 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday are all OUT tomorrow – 5:13 PM