Derrick White is the perfect Team USA player and this should be the next step

LeBron James is 39 years old. Stephen Curry is 36. Kevin Durant is 35. Jrue Holiday is 34. That makes one-third of the entire Team USA roster that likely won’t be playing again by the time the 2028 Olympics roll around. Anthony Davis (31) could be thrown into the group as well depending on where his oft-injured career takes him.

The point is that White is already on the team, and when the group gets geared up to play again four years from now, he should still be on the team.

White should be welcomed on Team USA for as long as he wants.

Team USA should keep Derrick White on the roster for as long as possible

If Grant Hill went to a lab and attempted to make the perfect role player for Team USA, he couldn’t do any better than White. He’s the best guy for the job right now, and barring any substantial changes with his game or playing status, he’ll still be the best guy for the job for Los Angeles in 2028.

If White wants to play in the FIBA World Cup, let him. If he wants to represent the USA in the Olympics, let him. There will always be stars to fill out the roster. Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Anthony Edwards, Bam Adebayo, and Tyrese Haliburton are already on the team, and guys like Jalen Brunson, Jaylen Brown, and Donovan Mitchell might want a shot in the future. But there will always be room for White.

While watching the Olympics this year, Hill should come to one obvious conclusion for his next step—ensure White will be on the roster until he retires.