Is Hassan Whiteside the next "great" shotblocker?

SacKingZZZ · Post #1 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Sun Jan 2, 2011 11:44 pm

Last night Grant and Jerry alluded to Whitesides lack of production in the D-league being an indicator of just how far away he is from contributing (without bringing up lack of PT however). They did acknowledge his shotblocking being a potential factor now though. If Whiteside develops into a player that can consistently play around 30 mpg, I think he'll be the guy that brings back those Hakeem and Mutombo like blocking numbers from back in the day. I know it's the D-league, but dudes averaging 10+ bpg per 48. That's insane.

Krimzen · Post #2 » by **Krimzen** » Mon Jan 3, 2011 12:48 am

He is a great natural shotblocker, but he has to continue developing the rest of his overall game to warrant playing time. We should have an open spot for him in the rotation next season if he is ready for a bigger role with the departure of one or more of Jackson/Dalembert/Landry. If he can put it all together he will be a very nice player and a good complement to guys like Cousins since his offensive game is based more around his jumper than his inside game.

Post #3 » by **ICMTM** » Mon Jan 3, 2011 1:01 am

Can he get into the game though???

SacKingZZZ · Post #4 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Mon Jan 3, 2011 1:17 am

ICMTM wrote:Can he get into the game though???

With how this team is playing, who couldn't get into the game!? :lol:

I really hope as the season starts to wind down, and as maybe a few of the guys in front of Whiteside are possibly moved (cough, cough) he gets legit playing time. Stupid IMO to just let him rot in the D-league and the bench all year. If you're resigned to development doesn't actually focusing on DEVELOPMENT kind of go along with that? I don't know how much he's even developing in the D-league playing only 11 mpg. He should be getting that with the big team.

RIPskaterdude · Post #5 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Mon Jan 3, 2011 1:27 am

SacKingZZZ wrote:
ICMTM wrote:Can he get into the game though???

With how this team is playing, who couldn't get into the game!?

The Beam King · Post #6 » by **The Beam King** » Mon Jan 3, 2011 2:04 am

SacKingZZZ wrote:Last night Grant and Jerry alluded to Whitesides lack of production in the D-league being an indicator of just how far away he is from contributing (without bringing up lack of PT however). They did acknowledge his shotblocking being a potential factor now though. If Whiteside develops into a player that can consistently play around 30 mpg, I think he'll be the guy that brings back those Hakeem and Mutombo like blocking numbers from back in the day. I know it's the D-league, but dudes averaging 10+ bpg per 48. That's insane.

As long as he's a one-trick pony, he's useless.

SacKingZZZ · Post #7 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Mon Jan 3, 2011 4:59 am

JCT522 wrote:

As long as he's a one-trick pony, he's useless.[/quote]

Not completely true, and by all accounts he's no one tricker. He can face up and shoot, great compliment in theory to Cousins. Also when that one trick may possibly be the best shot blocker in the league, you can roll with that. Big time.

SacTownKings4Life · Post #8 » by **SacTownKings4Life** » Mon Jan 3, 2011 5:37 am

JCT522 wrote:As long as he's a one-trick pony, he's useless.

One-trick or not, we need SOMEBODY who can guard the basket. Who do we have that's doing that right now?

Cruel_Ruin · Post #9 » by **Cruel_Ruin** » Mon Jan 3, 2011 9:18 am

SacTownKings4Life wrote:
JCT522 wrote:As long as he's a one-trick pony, he's useless.

One-trick or not, we need SOMEBODY who can guard the basket. Who do we have that's doing that right now?

Come on now, Sammy has been terrific at guarding the rim this year.

Even besides that, JT and Cousins have put in quality defensive performances.

Post #10 » by **City of Trees** » Thu Jan 6, 2011 10:33 pm

where can i find his d league stats? thanks

SacKingZZZ · Post #11 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Fri Jan 7, 2011 12:14 am

Evans Is King wrote:where can i find his d league stats? thanks

NBA.com. Should be a thing at the top that says D-league, and it will take you to their page.

SacTownKings4Life · Post #12 » by **SacTownKings4Life** » Fri Jan 7, 2011 7:21 am

Cruel_Ruin wrote:
SacTownKings4Life wrote:
JCT522 wrote:As long as he's a one-trick pony, he's useless.

One-trick or not, we need SOMEBODY who can guard the basket. Who do we have that's doing that right now?

Come on now, Sammy has been terrific at guarding the rim this year.

Even besides that, JT and Cousins have put in quality defensive performances.

Funny. Is that why I've so often seen opposing teams get so many easy layups right at the basket all year? They don't appear especially afraid to come inside against us...

ADoaN17 · Post #13 » by **ADoaN17** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 8:58 pm

I'm watching the Bighorns right now and Whiteside needs alot of improvement still to play in the NBA. Even the commentators said he looks lost out on the court sometimes on D. He jumps on every shot and goes out too far to defend. His FT are terrible as well, 40%.

gold_leader64 · Post #14 » by **gold_leader64** » Sat Jan 8, 2011 11:08 pm

Funny. Is that why I've so often seen opposing teams get so many easy layups right at the basket all year? They don't appear especially afraid to come inside against us...

Especially when they know they could probably get a goaltend out of Sammy as often as they get their stuff swatted. Dalembert is overrated by kings fans. He's also horrible on offense, and costs the team possessions on a consistent basis.

SacKingZZZ · Post #15 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Sun Jan 9, 2011 12:09 am

ADoaN17 wrote:I'm watching the Bighorns right now and Whiteside needs alot of improvement still to play in the NBA. Even the commentators said he looks lost out on the court sometimes on D. He jumps on every shot and goes out too far to defend. His FT are terrible as well, 40%.

Yeah, didn't look too comfortable out there. He also looked a little slow, I wonder if all that muscle gain has effected his quickness. Still the shotblocking potential is there. Doesn't really look like he has much of a role on that team. I can't tell if it's a) he is just way lost cause he's young, b) he's lost his quickness because of the muscle gain, or c) Eric Musselman is the coach. :wink:

RIPskaterdude · Post #16 » by **RIPskaterdude** » Sun Jan 9, 2011 7:37 pm

Whiteside was recalled today! Trade coming soon? Hmmmmm?!

:rockon:

SacKingZZZ · Post #17 » by **SacKingZZZ** » Sun Jan 9, 2011 11:27 pm

I doubt it. I might be wrong, but don't you have to recall your players after a certain amount of time? Anyway, he hardly played.