John Leyba, The Denver PostFriends and family scream out as Derrick White sits calmly in his chair after the announcement that the San Antonio Spurs had selected him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker, Colorado. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerrick White shares a laugh with his dad Rich after finding out the San Antonio Spurs had selected him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerrick White shakes hands with his dad Rich after finding out the San Antonio Spurs had selected him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerrick White on the phone with the San Antonio Spurs who would select him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker.
John Leyba, The Denver PostFriends and family scream out as Derrick White sits calmly in his chair after the announcement that the San Antonio Spurs had selected him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker.
John Leyba, The Denver PostFriends and family scream out as Derrick White sits calmly in his chair after the announcement that the San Antonio Spurs had selected him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerrick White gets a hug from his dad Rich after finding out the San Antonio Spurs had selected him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerrick White gets a hug from friend Alex Welsh after finding out the San Antonio Spurs had selected him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDerrick White gets a hug from Tad Boyle, men's basketball coach at the University of Colorado after finding out the San Antonio Spurs had selected him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker.
John Leyba, The Denver PostAlex Welsh helps with the cuff on Derrick White shirt at a watch party on June 22, 2017 in Parker. Derrick is surrounded by friends and family. Derrick played of the University of Colorado and is awaiting the draft.
John Leyba, The Denver PostUniversity of Colorado Derrick White Cory Calvart, Reece Elliott, Josh Repine and Alex Welsh pose with Derrick White at a watch party on June 22, 2017 in Parker. Derrick is surrounded by friends and family.
John Leyba, The Denver PostAlex Welsh (L) poses with Derrick White at a watch party on June 22, 2017 in Parker. Derrick is surrounded by friends and family at the NBA Draft.
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Friends and family scream out as Derrick White sits calmly in his chair after the announcement that the San Antonio Spurs had selected him 29th in the first round of the NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 in Parker, Colorado. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post)
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By John Leyba | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
Friends and family join Derrick White at an NBA draft watch party Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Parker.
