Boston Celtics Rookies Look Good, Derrick White Becomes Coach for a Day
Boston Celtics’ summer league squad impresses as Derrick White briefly steps in as assistant coach and rookie Dillon Mitchell flashes elite defensive potential. Is Boston uncovering a hidden gem for their rotation or just taking care of business against unproven competition?
John Karalis of Celtics On SI breaks down standout performances from Mitchell, John Tonje, Milos Uzon, and Chris Cenac while evaluating Hugo Gonzalez’s steady play and raising questions about Amari Williams’ development and confidence. Analysis spotlights summer league staples like defense, shot-making, and player energy, plus ongoing roster battles for two-way contracts. Can Craig Luschenat work his development magic and help Boston land another impactful rotation piece? Get all the latest insight on the Celtics’ future contributors and what these summer showings might mean for the big club’s long-term plans.
0:00 Derrick White Coaches Summer League
3:30 Dylan Mitchell’s Impressive Night
10:55 Chris Cenac’s “Good Bones”
17:00 Two-Way Spot Competition
21:20 Ugo Gonzalez Solid but Streaky
22:55 Amari Williams’ Struggles & Development
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Coach Derrick White has a ring to it ☘️😂
2 more wins then they off to the summer league playoffs?
I like that different "kids" looked good in game #2.
I found the loopwhole Derrick White was not there as a player, he was a podcaster no rule against that.
John Tonje is interesting. He's really improved all around and he's a big guard. Rookies look promising. Im excited to see them develop
Amari Williams didn't start playing bball until 2018. I hope he can figure it out but i hate when he seems to lack effort
I so agree with what you say about Amari. I have noticed the slowing down and haven't been able to articulate it. Thank you.
I noticed that with amari before too. I kept saying he has an inconsistent low motor.
Still good to see a win. Lets go celtics!
Boston sucks🤣
The game doesn't look to fast for Mitchell. Maine will be fun to watch if he gets the 2way.
Good future minute eater for regular season.
The team need to develop a floor general for 2nd unit
The way this roster is forming now and future talent Joe has no exscuses not making in game adjustments. This team has multipule wings and their skill sets over lap eachother. Developing match up Options on gaurds and bigs.
21:54 nah man we have to talk about this. Everyone been talking about him like he is the next coming of Ricky rubio. Cant give him excuses amd hold everyone else feet to the fire. He has to shoot better. If he cant make shots in summer league against lesser talent what is he going to do in the regular season.
Hugo looked exhausted at times out there. Playing with that intensity on defense and then also having the ball in his hands that much on offense must be incredibly taxing. Dillon Mitchell – WOW! What a game he had.
I didn't love the Dillon Mitchell pick but he looked impressive in the second summer league game. Hopefully he can fix that shot and his free throw average.
What happened with the audio? Very 1950s.