NBA star Derrick White suffers head injury in fight at Rocky Mountain Showdown

Boston Celtics star Derrick White was involved in a physical altercation this weekend during a CSU football game against Colorado State. White was in Fort Collins supporting his alma mater when the incident erupted during the third quarter, with tensions escalating between White and some CSU fans sitting nearby.

According to TMZ, what started as a verbal argument quickly escalated when a man lunged at White, knocking his hat off. This action sparked a brief fight, involving not only White but other spectators as well. He attempted to get closer to the Colorado State fans, but the situation was quickly brought under control when others stepped in to separate him from the instigating group.

Despite the chaos, White played a peacemaker role during the altercation. He was seen removing what appeared to be a Colorado fan from a confrontation with a Colorado State fan, gently sitting him down and then helping him up. The presence of law enforcement on the scene helped de-escalate the situation, and the scuffle eventually died down without further incident. TMZ reported that no police report was filed, citing information from local authorities.

White’s appearance at the game follows a successful summer in which he won his first NBA title with the Boston Celtics, who defeated the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the NBA Finals. He also represented Team USA at the Paris Olympics, where he helped win a gold medal. Despite the brief stint, White remains focused on his accomplishments, both on the court and in supporting his alma mater, as Colorado defeated their rivals 28-9 in a passionate and memorable game.