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New York Knicks: Pros And Cons Of Pursuing Hassan Whiteside

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 5, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts during the second half of Tuesday night's game against the Detroit Pistons at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts during the second half of Tuesday night's game against the Detroit Pistons at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Hassan Whiteside is one of the most coveted free agents on the open market. Should the New York Knicks make a run at attaining his services?

Apr 5, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts during the second half of Tuesday night's game against the Detroit Pistons at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) reacts during the second half of Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports /

After LeBron James and Kevin Durant, the 2016 free agent market is devoid of superstar talent. Andre Drummond is on the right path, but the Detroit Pistons hold his restricted free agency rights, and are widely expected to match any offer he receives.

After trio, however, is a wildcard in the superstar debate: unrestricted free agent center Hassan Whiteside.

Two years ago, it would’ve been asinine to suggest that Whiteside has superstar potential. After a brilliant 2015-16 campaign, however, many have become enamored with Whiteside’s upside.

Though no concrete evidence exists of the New York Knicks’ interest in Whiteside, it stands to reason that he’s on the radar.

Whiteside is a 7’0″ and 265-pound center with a 7’7″ wingspan and a mean streak. He led the NBA in blocks per game in 2015-16, and played an instrumental role in the Miami Heat winning 48 games.

The question is, would Whiteside be worth the investment for the New York Knicks? The answer is unequivocally yes.

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