The NBA can be a challenging environment for many non-stars, and Boston Celtics guard Derrick White encountered several challenges as a role player, prompting him to develop a new technique.

White discussed on his podcast “White Noise” on Wednesday that he had to alter his shot as a role player due to limited shooting opportunities.

“Yeah, because like why I changed my technique was I’d have really hot days, I go through stretches where I’d shoot really well, and then I’d also have days where I wasn’t,” White said on changing his shot. “It’s hard to roll that roller coaster, especially as a role player, like you’re getting 10 shots.”

White knew he needed to adjust his shot to make the most of opportunities when he got on the court.

“At the time, I was getting 10 shots, so I had to

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