A Celtics Fan Traveled 5,000 Miles From Brazil to Boston And Was So Excited to Meet Derrick White

I'd say the trip was well worth it.

This fan traveled over 5000 miles to see his favorite player. | Screenshot via @NoaDalzell on X.

Derrick White made a lucky Boston Celtics fan's day on Friday night.

Ahead of their contest versus the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers, a fan could be seen in the stands holding a sign that read, "Flew over 5,000 miles just to see D-White['s] beautiful bald head!"

He traveled to Boston all the way from Brazil according to SB Nation's Noa Dalzell. Take a look:

Diehard Derrick White fan all the way from Brazil! pic.twitter.com/ACAFI0bbDR

— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) February 28, 2025

"You're the GOAT #9," the sign also read—while asking, "Can I get a [picture with] u, Derrick?"

White must have seen the sign during warmups, as he eventually greeted the fan, signed his sign, and granted his wish for a picture.

Here's a video of the heartwarming interaction:

Dreams made at TD Garden today !! https://t.co/QujvtakxeV pic.twitter.com/7kWqV2rYEB

— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) February 28, 2025

I'd say the 5,000 mile trip was well worth it.

Boston's contest against Cleveland is set to tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET from T.D. Garden and will air on ESPN.

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