Hassan Whiteside's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Hassan Whiteside.

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.

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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.

1988: Mark Eaton's Streak

In 1988, Mark Eaton set a record by opening the season with two or more blocks in 24 games.

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.

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).

1992: Shaquille O'Neal's Streak

In 1992, Shaquille O'Neal opened the season with two or more blocks in 23 games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2017: Led NBA in Rebounding

In 2017, Hassan Whiteside led the NBA in rebounding, showcasing his dominance on the boards.

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.

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.

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.