Jazz sign Hassan Whiteside

[Udidthizz]

Should we have gotten Baynes instead?

To the Lakers with him!

 

[infection]

Baynes was complete *** last year and I think he's actually been overrated over the years. I actually prefer Whiteside, especially because the Blancote memes are funny. Jock Landale would have probably been my first choice as a player if we could have Hinkie'd him.

What is a blancote meme?

 

[KqWIN]

What is a blancote meme?

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Hassan Whiteside had 23 points, 18 rebounds and two blocks Tuesday night -- a fat stat line for sure. But it seems like there may be a couple contemporaries in the NBA (Utah's Rudy Gobert and Orlando's Evan Fournier and...

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[JayExotic]

Rudy trade at the deadline could clear us out of the luxury and start a new path for the team. I don't know what to think, but this HW signing really is strange to me.

Seems to me to be more so an insurance policy in case Udoka isn't ready to play and also gives us depth.

Whiteside is 32 years old, definitely not the long-term answer at C. But he fits a similar mold to what Rudy does, he's 7'0" with a 7'7" wingspan, rebounds at a high level, and is one of the better shot blockers in the league.

Last season he averaged 8 points, 6 boards, and 1.5 blocks in 15 mpg off the bench for the Kings. The previous year he averaged 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks as a starter for the Blazers.

 

[JoelHodgeJr]

I really like what this says about what the players think about the Jazz.

Whiteside has talent and is an NBA player. Rudy Gay has had an excellent career and is a boon for any team.

To me, I feel this shows a change in how the league looks at Utah.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I really hope Quin plays Gobert/Whiteside next to each other just for ***** and giggles

 

[slc]

Seems like Jazz with three 7 footers are committed to 48 minutes of rim protection
Jazz may not try to adjust to the 5 out lineups
Not sure what this means

 

[cowhide]

Now people can gossip about the Gobert/Whiteside feud and leave the DM and Rudy do not get along fairy tale alone.

 

[infection]

I really hope Quin plays Gobert/Whiteside next to each other just for ***** and giggles

I’m waiting for the Gobert / Whiteside/ Udoka / Royce / Exum lineup.

But in seriousness, being able to put Gobert/Whiteside/Gay on the line in the crunch for securing rebounds off free throws is a nice little perk.

 

[infection]

Now people can gossip about the Gobert/Whiteside feud and leave the DM and Rudy do not get along fairy tale alone.

Lol, bringing in Dons friends and Rudy’s enemies.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Whiteside is to Rudy as Mark Jackson was to John Stockton.

 

[Hekate]

I really hope Quin plays Gobert/Whiteside next to each other just for ***** and giggles

We have seen a Bradley/Davis line-up so why not?