Whiteside had a triple-double Sunday against the Bulls despite coming off the bench. He had 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, and a franchise-record 12 blocks in just 25 minutes on the floor.
Whiteside missed Friday's game with an ankle injury which also kept him out of the starting lineup against the Bulls, but that didn't stop him from having an incredible game. Sunday's performance should assure Whiteside a bigger role for the Heat. He's averaging 12.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per game in January but those numbers should increase moving forward.
12 blocks?!? I have been following NBA ball since Bill Russell, the Joneses, Tommy Heinson, John Havlicek and the crew used to dominate the league and not sure I ever recall anyone with 12 blocks in a single game! Russell or Chamberlain my have done it, but my old brain can't recall. Against the athletes and jumpers in the league today, it is hard to believe he did that in only 25 minutes.
I have been following NBA ball since Bill Russell, Sam and K.C. Jones,Tom Heinson, John Havlicek, and the Celtic crew were dominating like no other team in pro sports ever has and am not sure I ever recall anyone with 12 blocks in a single game!
Russell or Chamberlain might have done it, but a starry-eyed kid with a flagging memory today can't recall.
Against the athletes and jumpers in the league today, it is even harder to believe the young fella did it off the bench in 25 minutes.
What I do believe though is having to wisdom to snap him up for six of my eight fantasy squads could be one of my greatest waiver wire coups ever, provided he stays relatively healthy.
Comments
Classified12Mon 1/26/15 6:52 AM
Whiteside, baby!!!!!!!!!!! Love the fact we have this kid in Miami.
WhodeymanMon 1/26/15 7:37 AM
Heat better sign this guy up long term fast. So happy he is on Miami.
PigskinpooperMon 1/26/15 8:16 AM
12 blocks?!? I have been following NBA ball since Bill Russell, the Joneses, Tommy Heinson, John Havlicek and the crew used to dominate the league and not sure I ever recall anyone with 12 blocks in a single game! Russell or Chamberlain my have done it, but my old brain can't recall. Against the athletes and jumpers in the league today, it is hard to believe he did that in only 25 minutes.
PP
PigskinpooperMon 1/26/15 8:36 AM
12 blocks? In 25 minutes?
I have been following NBA ball since Bill Russell, Sam and K.C. Jones,Tom Heinson, John Havlicek, and the Celtic crew were dominating like no other team in pro sports ever has and am not sure I ever recall anyone with 12 blocks in a single game!
Russell or Chamberlain might have done it, but a starry-eyed kid with a flagging memory today can't recall.
Against the athletes and jumpers in the league today, it is even harder to believe the young fella did it off the bench in 25 minutes.
What I do believe though is having to wisdom to snap him up for six of my eight fantasy squads could be one of my greatest waiver wire coups ever, provided he stays relatively healthy.
Dave
PigskinpooperMon 1/26/15 8:37 AM
Sorry, the second post was for others...just got a bit too excited by my new fantasy toy.:)
PP
PigskinpooperMon 1/26/15 8:37 AM
Sorry, the second post was for others...just got a bit too excited by my new fantasy toy.:)
PP