Derrick White started as the ultimate underdog in his journey to the NBA Finals

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    Ten years ago, Derrick White’s lone college basketball offer was a preferred walk-on, partial scholarship to a rebuilding Division II program. The only other option was a junior college in Wyoming. There was no star ranking next to his name as an ignored high school recruit in Colorado.

    But Thursday night, the Boston Celtics guard continued to write his motivational story by scoring 21 points off the bench during a stunning 120-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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