you say he's a locker room problem, but people in Miami seem to love him. and besides, half the guys we've signed in the Harden era are like that. he's the 2nd best center in the NBA so I'd much rather have him than Horford
He's young and has done done or said some stupid things in the past. But Miami has the vet presence of Bosh and Wade to keep the kids under control. We don't and that's the reason I think people are dubious about him. My personal opinion is sign him!
He should stay right where he is. Miami, Riley, Spoelstra, Wade, Bosh, Haslem. Going to a young team with a first time head coach like the Lakers could mean disaster.
I think he'll stay put, but the Rockets are as an attractive destination outside of Miami for him as anyone
I dunno, I think I'd only stay if Bosh's body was guaranteed healthy for a year. Otherwise, I'd try to go to another contending team. Ironically, Lakers are probably more attractive for FAs, now that Kobe has retired.
He said that basketball is his 2nd job. Plus, I saw him in the playoffs get murdered inside trying to guard Jonas and Al Jefferson.
People want him..just not for the max. Hes already 27 but is closer to 24 in his development. And you can't be sure youll get this past year from him again because he seems like the type to coast once he gets his deal..
He's an overrated defensive center that primarily excels in the most overrated defensive stat and is a product of an environment that would be very difficult to replicate outside of Miami.
There's a higher chance that he turns into another Andrew Bynum or Larry Sanders than DeAndre Jordan.
He isn't a kid like everyone thinks. He is 27 years old. He also was benched by the Heat repeatedly down the stretch of important games because of his effort/attitude. The Heat will have to decide quickly of Whiteside because he publicly stated he will make his decision before Durant does.
He turner into a star real out of nowhere after being a scrub for 5 years, some people might think it's still a fluke. Some think he's just in it for the money and will give up after he gets paid(possible), some think he's a bad defender despite his outrageous shot blocking rates, some don't like his attitude because he got some dumb flagrant fouls in his first year with Miami and has said some questionable/immature things in interviews. What he is, unquestionably, though is a elite rebounder, elite finisher at the rim, elite shot blocker (currently best in the league), extremely long, he hits his free throws at a respectable rate, he just turned 27 and for the most part is healthy and in his prime. His advanced defensive stats are great, he lead the league this year with a ridiculous DRtg of only 95, also lead the playoffs with a rating of 92. He also had 10 win shares this season, which again is great. I don't think stats lie, his overall impact on the game is huge (as show in the Charlotte series), but he isn't a great one on one defender against quicker centers (as was on display in his Raptors series against Val). Based off the numbers, and his mini max of 22 million compared to what other lesser players will get this off season, compared to players will get paid next off season (35+ mill per), he is without a question deserving of a max IMO, in fact he if he keeps up his level of play, next off season his contract will likely be below market value, meaning he will be a bargain contract.
He's not that good defensively like others said here. He's a terrific shot blocker and a big presence in the paint on both sides which is maybe underrated. The real problem is that he seems to be an idiot honestly, or at least it seems like he's way more interested in getting paid than anything which...is understandable in his situation...? But still...it's a big risk.
He's a need for us, and top 5 at the position, but I don't like players coming back that do not have a manifest destiny. So just pass. We need to reinvent ourselves.
