We have Capela for almost a 1/10th of the price Whiteside would command. Is Capela as good? No, but Whiteside would hinder our chances of adding other players at different positions going forward. I'd rather continue to develop Capela as our Center in the future and try and fill the other spots. I think Horford should be the main guy we target. If we can convince him early on, it may increase our attractiveness to other free agents. I also liked Noah, with his leadership and competitiveness being a huge reason, just not sure how he could slide into a PF spot if Capela develops, and having Horford, Capela, and Noah might be too much.
He roided like crazy to get on an nba roster. he was a twig while bouncing between nbadl team, then he suddenly became jacked and signed with the heat. he's a loose cannon and will probably get injured soon.
I think the upside is so large you pretty much have to take a shot at him. How many legit centers in the NBA can shoot 50% on jumpshots? How many can hit 75% of his FTs? What happens when he loses his athleticism? He shoots? How many can also protect the rim at the very least an average rate? and all those who talk about blocks being an overrated stat, I agree for the most part, except when you start to get to the extremes, and a guy who can throw up 10 block games, averages 4 a game, most definitely makes a difference. I'll let the numbers speak for themselves. Sorted by points saved. FG% allowed isn't Gobert level, but it's up there in the middle class of elite centers, contest % is off the charts
As someone who followed him during his time with the Vipers, say no. There's no telling when he'll decide to play hard and when he won't care. He's a head case and will never be worth a decent contract until he shows consistency over a period of years and shows that his old ways are gone. His year and a half of play doesn't mean anything near max to me.
He had some monster games in the playoffs but he also had some games where he didn't show up at all. Concerning.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From what I’m told, Whiteside is leaning away from teams without stable organizations.</p>— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/HPbasketball/status/748195732859957249">June 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">On the bright side...from <a href="https://t.co/YvlypaC4Ui">https://t.co/YvlypaC4Ui</a>: Hassan Whiteside odds on signing with: Mavericks 7/4, Blazers 5/2, Heat 3/1, field 7/1.</p>— Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESefko/status/748191871789203456">June 29, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: As 12:01 AM nears, free agent Hassan Whiteside's focus is centered on Miami and Dallas. Decision could come quickly on July 1.</p>— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/748585635968131072">June 30, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources: Hassan Whiteside won't meet with the Lakers. He'll hold three meetings - with the Heat, Mavericks and Blazers - in New York.</p>— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/748606554849566720">June 30, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Confirming my report from earlier. Heat feeling internal pressure to offer max; decision pending. <a href="https://t.co/UpzvPX25LY">https://t.co/UpzvPX25LY</a></p>— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/flasportsbuzz/status/748610047605936133">June 30, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Mark isn't celebrating yet. :grin: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sources on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVertical">@TheVertical</a>. Dallas Mavericks emerging as a frontrunner for Miami free agent center Hassan Whiteside. Heat's lost ground on him.</p>— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/748677236107149312">July 1, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Ken Berger:Whiteside's inner circle do not believe Miami is on the outside looking in. Heat have a meeting, and a chance, sources say.
Tim Reynolds: Hassan Whiteside told at least one Heat teammate earlier this week that he was staying in Miami, AP is told. We shall see. Jul 1, 2016, 12:04 AM
Shams:Miami left its meeting with center Hassan Whiteside without an agreement, sources tell The Vertical. Dallas next up in New York.
