In order to fulfill higher expectations after a solid offseason, Heat players will need to maximize their potential.
When LeBron James left the Miami Heat, they not only lost the generation's most talented player: they lost basketball's premier student of the game.
Who will fulfill the void as their basketball savant? While some players are perfecting their guitar-playing and fashion skills, Hassan Whiteside spends his time in the gym becoming a student of the basketball game. His Instagram account shows a totally ripped body and a dedication to basketball. Could he be the Heat's "meal ticket," as Red Holzman defines a franchise player?