The veteran guard Derrick White’s All-Star status is still up in the air, but he’s been a huge contributor to the Boston Celtics’ 31-9 NBA record.

On Monday night, White provided the most recent illustration of his valuable services to the Celtics in their game against the Toronto Raptors. He scored 22 points, which was tied for the team lead, and he was 5 for 11 from beyond the arc. Among his three-pointers, his last one was the most crucial. With 1:17 left in the fourth quarter, it put the Celtics up 103–96 and basically clinched the deal for a 105–96 victory.

Following the game, Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday, who scored 22 points himself against the Raptors, had nothing but admiration for his backcourt partner.

“He’s an All-Star,” Holiday told Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston when queried about White. A lot of the time, I don’t think anyone notices what he does. However, D-White is known for his style of play and the way he leads his team, particularly when Jaylen Brown is out there and hits a huge shot in the corner.

White is shooting 41% from outside the arc and averaging 15.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, all of which are career bests for him. Even on defense, he has made a huge difference. Out of all the players in the league who play 25 minutes or more per game, his defensive rating ranks 10th. Out of all the guards, his 42 blocks rank second.

If White wants to play in the All-Star Game, he may have a tough time doing so, despite his strong case. A big portion of the starting lineup is decided by fan vote, making that component essentially a popularity contest. White should probably pursue a role as a reserve. The NBA states that all 30 head coaches “select the 14 reserves, voting for two guards, three frontcourt players and two players at any position in their respective conferences.”

In any case, White’s impact on the Celtics as a whole has been undeniable.