Hassan Whiteside Once Had 50 Pts, 20 Reb, 10 Blks in China
Hassan Whiteside was a marvel throughout his breakout season with the Miami Heat this year.
+ He was the NBA's rebound king, pacing the league in rebound rate (25.4).
+ He was second in the league in blocks per 48 minutes (5.17).
+ He averaged a double-double fresh off a two-year hiatus overseas -- 11.8 points and 10.0 rebounds in just 23.8 minutes.
+ In seven games this season he finished with at least 15 points and 15 rebounds.
+ He finished sixth in Player Efficiency Rating, ahead of Chris Paul (7th) and LeBron James (8th).
But if we rewind to a year ago, as Hassan did on Instagram this afternoon, we learn he once had a jaw-dropping game when playing professionally for the Sichuan Blue Whales in China, finishing with an absurd 50 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 blocks in the fourth game of the season.
Despite missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and Dwyane Wade's future in Miami suddenly somewhat murky, Heat fans can at least take joy in thinking about Whiteside's encore.
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