Derrick White Involved in Altercation at Colorado Football Game
Boston Celtics guard and Olympic gold medalist Derrick White found himself in the midst of a confrontation during the heated football rivalry between Colorado and Colorado State this past Saturday.
Incident Overview
A video shared by TMZ Sports captured the moment when White, an alumnus of the University of Colorado, was seen engaging with a spectator wearing a Colorado State Rams cap. The altercation occurred behind one of the goal posts as tensions escalated among fans.
As White approached, he was unexpectedly struck in the head by this individual, causing him to stumble backward. The incident quickly drew attention from those around them.
Support from Fellow Fans
In response to the attack, several men nearby intervened to push back against White’s assailant. Despite attempts to retaliate, friends of White restrained him from escalating further into conflict.
Interestingly, amidst this chaos, footage also showed White assisting another man who had fallen during the scuffle; their exchange revealed that he was merely trying to help.
Security Response Unclear
It remains uncertain whether security personnel or law enforcement intervened following this incident.
White has recently enjoyed significant success on both personal and team levels; he played a crucial role in leading his team to an NBA championship while also contributing to Team USA’s gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics earlier this year.
Background on Derrick White’s Career
White’s basketball journey began at University of Colorado-Colorado Springs before transferring to Boulder where he played for one season (2016-2017). He entered professional basketball as a first-round draft pick for the San Antonio Spurs in 2017 after showcasing his skills over five seasons with them before being traded midseason during 2021-2022 campaign to join Boston Celtics.
His contributions off the bench have been vital for Boston’s success since then.
Recent Performance Highlights
During his playoff run leading up to winning an NBA title with Boston last season, Derrick averaged impressive statistics: 16.4 points per game along with 4.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists while maintaining a shooting percentage of 40.4% from three-point range—demonstrating both offensive prowess and defensive strength that make him indispensable for his team.
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