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Colorado’s favorite son is an Olympic champion
Derrick White is wearing gold yet again, this time a gold medal around his neck after Team USA’s win over France in the Olympic final.
White didn’t play in this game, but he was a huge contributor along the way. He was superb early in the tournament against Serbia and South Sudan, setting the tone with energy and selfless play.
His willingness to play a role was a huge help to a stacked Team USA. That’s why he was playing over his All-Star teammates, because he fits better around players like LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.
This caps a huge summer for the kid from Colorado. He won the NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics, signed a massive contract extension, and then was a late add to the American roster.
by Sam Metivier
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