Hassan Whiteside is a former American professional basketball player drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 2010. He gained prominence with the Miami Heat, earning an NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection in 2016, and leading the NBA in blocks the same year. Whiteside also led the league in rebounding in 2017. Later traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, he again led the league in blocks during his initial season. Notably, he also gained experience playing for teams in China and Lebanon before his NBA career.
1984: Bill Laimbeer 30-20 game
In the 1984-85 season, Bill Laimbeer also posted a 30-point, 20-rebound game in no more than 27 minutes.
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1988: Mark Eaton's Streak
In 1988, Mark Eaton set a record by opening the season with two or more blocks in 24 games.
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June 13, 1989: Hassan Whiteside Born
On June 13, 1989, Hassan Niam Whiteside was born. He later became a professional basketball player.
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1990: Shawn Bradley set freshman record in blocks
In 1990, Shawn Bradley set a national record for a freshman in a single season with 177 blocks.
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1991: Seikaly's 1991–92 season
During the game on March 21, Hassan Whiteside reached 936 rebounds for the season, setting a single-season franchise record by going two above Seikaly's 1991–92 total (934).
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1992: Shaquille O'Neal's Streak
In 1992, Shaquille O'Neal opened the season with two or more blocks in 23 games.
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1998: Alonzo Mourning's Heat Record
In 1998, Alonzo Mourning held the previous Heat record for blocks at this point of the season with 50 to open the 1998–99 season.
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2006: Moved to Newark, New Jersey
In 2006, for his junior year of high school, Hassan Whiteside moved in with his father in Newark, New Jersey, and played at East Side High School.
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2007: Attended Hope Christian Academy
In 2007, Hassan Whiteside returned to North Carolina and attended Hope Christian Academy in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
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2008: Played at The Patterson School
In 2008, Hassan Whiteside played prep basketball at The Patterson School in Lenoir, North Carolina, helping lead the team to a 34-2 record.
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2009: Made national attention during the 2009-10 season
During the 2009-10 season, Hassan Whiteside gained national attention during his time at Marshall University.
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2009: Ranked as No. 19 Center
In 2009, Hassan Whiteside was rated as the No. 19 center in the Class of 2009 according to Scout.com and ranked as the No. 87 recruit in the Class of 2009 by Rivals.com.
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March 29, 2010: Declared for NBA draft
On March 29, 2010, Hassan Whiteside declared himself eligible for the 2010 NBA draft.
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2010: Drafted by Sacramento Kings
In 2010, Hassan Whiteside was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 33rd overall pick in the NBA draft.
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2010: Drafted by Sacramento Kings
In 2010, Hassan Whiteside was selected in the second round of the NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings.
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2011: Assigned to Reno Bighorns
Between January 1 and February 3 of the lockout-shortened 2011–12 season, Hassan Whiteside was on assignment with the Reno Bighorns.
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July 16, 2012: Waived by the Kings
On July 16, 2012, Hassan Whiteside was waived by the Sacramento Kings.
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December 14, 2012: Acquired by Sioux Falls Skyforce
On December 14, 2012, Hassan Whiteside was acquired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League.
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2012: Nassan's Place Incorporated
In 2012, Nassan's Place was incorporated in the state of New Jersey as a non-profit organization.
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January 4, 2013: Traded to Rio Grande Valley Vipers
On January 4, 2013, Hassan Whiteside was traded to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in exchange for Damian Saunders.
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April 2013: Joined Amchit Club
In late April 2013, Hassan Whiteside left the Vipers and joined Lebanese club Amchit Club.
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November 2013: Signed with Al Mouttahed Tripoli
In November 2013, Hassan Whiteside returned to Lebanon after signing with Al Mouttahed Tripoli.
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April 2014: Joined Jiangsu Tongxi
In April 2014, Hassan Whiteside was released by Tripoli and returned to China, joining Chinese NBL team Jiangsu Tongxi.
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November 2014: Joined Iowa Energy
In November 2014, after spending Summer League with the Toronto Raptors and preseason with the Memphis Grizzlies, Hassan Whiteside joined the Grizzlies' D-League affiliate, the Iowa Energy.
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November 24, 2014: Signed with Miami Heat
On November 24, 2014, Hassan Whiteside signed with the Miami Heat.
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2014: Joined Miami Heat
In 2014, Hassan Whiteside joined the Miami Heat, marking a significant turning point in his NBA career.
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January 4, 2015: First Career Double-Double
On January 4, 2015, Hassan Whiteside recorded his first career double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in a win against the Brooklyn Nets.
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January 11, 2015: Career-High 23 Points
On January 11, 2015, Hassan Whiteside recorded a then career-high 23 points, 16 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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March 2, 2015: Fight with Alex Len
On March 2, 2015, Hassan Whiteside got into a fight with Alex Len of the Phoenix Suns. The NBA later fined Whiteside $15,000 for his role in the altercation.
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November 1, 2015: Career-High 25 Points
On November 1, 2015, Hassan Whiteside scored a then career-high 25 points in a win over the Houston Rockets.
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2015: Finished as league's leading shot-blocker
In the 2015-16 season, Hassan Whiteside finished as the league's leading shot-blocker and earned selection to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.
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January 15, 2016: Recorded third career triple-double
On January 15, 2016, Hassan Whiteside recorded his third career triple-double with 19 points, 17 rebounds and 11 blocked shots in a win over the Denver Nuggets.
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July 7, 2016: Re-signed with the Heat
On July 7, 2016, Hassan Whiteside re-signed with the Miami Heat on a four-year, $98 million contract.
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2016: NBA All-Defensive Second Team
In 2016, Hassan Whiteside was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and led the NBA in blocks.
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January 2017: $2.75 million wired to attorney Michael Avenatti
In January 2017, Hassan Whiteside wired $2.75 million to attorney Michael Avenatti as the initial payment in a $3 million settlement with his ex-girlfriend, Alexis Gardner, who was represented by Avenatti.
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February 1, 2017: Grabbed his 2,000th rebound
On February 1, 2017, Hassan Whiteside grabbed his 2,000th rebound in a 116–93 win over Atlanta.
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October 18, 2017: 26 points and 22 rebounds in season opener
On October 18, 2017, Hassan Whiteside scored 26 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in the Heat's season opener against the Orlando Magic. The Heat lost the game 116-109. Whiteside became the first player since Kevin Garnett in 2007 to achieve at least 20 points and 20 rebounds on opening night.
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November 1, 2017: Return from injury and win against Bulls
On November 1, 2017, Hassan Whiteside returned from a five-game absence due to a bruised knee. In his return game, he scored 13 points and secured 14 rebounds in a 97-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
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December 26, 2017: Return from injury and win against Magic
On December 26, 2017, Hassan Whiteside came back from an 11-game absence caused by a bone bruise in his left knee. He played 18 minutes, contributing seven points and eight rebounds in a 107-89 win over the Orlando Magic.
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2017: Led NBA in Rebounding
In 2017, Hassan Whiteside led the NBA in rebounding, showcasing his dominance on the boards.
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January 17, 2018: Season-high performance against Bucks
On January 17, 2018, Hassan Whiteside had a season-high performance with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks. His performance helped lead the Heat to a 106-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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October 29, 2018: NBA season-high 24 rebounds
On October 29, 2018, Hassan Whiteside recorded an NBA season-high 24 rebounds, along with 16 points and five blocked shots, in a 123-113 loss to the Sacramento Kings.
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March 2019: Relegated to reserve role
In March 2019, Hassan Whiteside was moved to a reserve role on his team after recovering from a hip injury.
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April 10, 2019: Avenatti indicted by federal grand jury
On April 10, 2019, news surfaced during an indictment of Michael Avenatti by a federal grand jury, revealing that Avenatti allegedly embezzled most of the $3 million Hassan Whiteside paid to settle with his ex-girlfriend.
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July 6, 2019: Traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
On July 6, 2019, Hassan Whiteside was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of a four-team trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers.
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November 29, 2019: Season-high 10 blocks and franchise record
On November 29, 2019, Hassan Whiteside scored 8 points, secured 15 rebounds, and recorded a season-high 10 blocks. His 10 blocks set a Trail Blazers' franchise record for blocks in a single game.
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November 27, 2020: Signed with the Sacramento Kings
On November 27, 2020, it was announced that Hassan Whiteside signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings.
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August 6, 2021: Signed with the Utah Jazz
On August 6, 2021, Hassan Whiteside signed with the Utah Jazz.
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March 14, 2023: Signed with Piratas de Quebradillas
On March 14, 2023, Hassan Whiteside signed with the Piratas de Quebradillas of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
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February 13, 2024: Retirement from basketball
On February 13, 2024, Hassan Whiteside informed the Piratas de Quebradillas management of his retirement from basketball.
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