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Veteran big men like Whiteside and Howard can't get a job in this league - but they should? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by Elyx117@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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Looks like Hassan Whiteside may be considering to play in Taiwan. Ok doesn't matter what that says, the thing I'm wondering is:

Yes, the league has moved on from big men that can't shoot, like Whiteside and Howard. Even Cousins. But are we also saying, the league, with its +400 roster spots to fill, has zero need of a minimum vet that can bring some instant rim protection to the second unit? Maybe even score a bit on a good day? I don't think it's far-fetched to say a former all defensive team player can still give you 5 boards a game on $1m or less.

Many active NBA players spend years on the bench - so these teams would rather have a piece of furniture than e.g. Whiteside, who was kinda decent backing up Gobert just 1.5 years ago? I don't get that rationale.

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[–] GattacaCalisthenics@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Whiteside had good potential but lacks effort

[–] SG-2000@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The league hasn't moved on from Boogie. They've moved on from his post-torn Achilles and post-torn ACL body.

The reigning MVP is just a more efficient, better defending Boogie.

[–] kellydayscruff@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

what is less reported about the guys you just mentioned are that they are fucking headcases.

when youre putting up 20 and 12 and teams have to game plan for you then its worth you being a diva and a locker room cancer. But when you become a legitimate liability on both ends and your only advantage is some rebounding? Nah, keep that shit far away from my team.

That is why any former all star/all nba talent has to play overseas. because they are awful to be around. Guys like PJ tucker, haslem, derrick rose, tristan thompson are washed af but they arent assholes so they can absolutely serve legit purpose as veteran locker room presence.

The guys you just mentioned specifically? complete opposite.

[–] dms1298@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Hassan whiteside was never good

[–] canadianRSK@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The question is are they willing to take a backseat and be a true vet? Will or have they been good locker room guys? Whiteside has a history of being lazy why would a team want him to be the vet for young players

[–] CabbageStockExchange@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Love Dwight for what he’s done with us and his redemption. But there’s a reason he’s out. He’s 38 and the last stint with us he’d give you maybe if you’re lucky a quarter of good production a game then need to be shut down for a week.

He’s Washed washed

[–] richonarampage@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

League is too talented and teams don’t need big egos harshing the vibes at that price point. Maybe things change when we start getting expansion teams.

[–] Elyx117@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

but.... their "price point" would be very very very low.

[–] RiverOfKeys@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Dwight is old

Whiteside might get a call down the line when a team gets desperate

[–] IAmReborn11111@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Whiteside is awful

[–] electricHats75@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It’s not big men that can’t shoot. It’s selfish locker room cancers when things aren’t going their way

[–] Puchaks_101@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It's not the skill, it's the attitude and character that's got them out the league.