“Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity”: Derrick White’s Surprising Olympic Journey with Team USA

Derrick White’s planned 30th birthday celebration in Cabo took an unexpected turn when he received a call to replace Kawhi Leonard on the U.S. Olympic basketball team. With his wife’s support, White seized the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” His defensive skills shone during the tournament, earning praise from coach Steve Kerr and contributing to the team’s gold medal victory.