The Trail Blazers acquisition of Hassan Whiteside is paying immediate dividends. The former Heat big man is averaging 19 points and 14 rebounds through two games. Despite Whiteside’s strong start, it didn’t prevent The Ringer’s frontman Bill Simmons from voicing concerns.
On Thursday’s episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons issued a warning for the Blazers if Whiteside gets off to a hot start.
Whiteside had a big game last night [Wednesday], and I actually think that is a bad thing for Portland. I think that the worst thing that can happen for them is him getting good stats, because that will make them think, ‘oh, maybe Whiteside.