Is Whiteside Miami's highest impact player?

[JT123]

Wade and Bosh have been putting up great numbers all season, but the Heat never looked scary until Whiteside came into his own. I don't think any team wants to face Whiteside in the playoffs. :pimp:

[Lexington Steel]

Rent free. :oldlol:

[Lebronxrings]

Yes.

[They Won]

Whiteside is playing great, but come on. One game does not make him their "highest impact player."

[mans1ay3r]

He's just trying to get his 2k rating up..

[JT123]

Whiteside is playing great, but come on. One game does not make him their "highest impact player."
Did you not see the way he dominated the Clippers? :biggums:
It's not just one game. The Heat have looked like a completely different team with him on the floor as of late. :no:

[GrapeApe]

A dominant big man will always be the most impactful player, and Wiltside has been just that when he's on the floor. If the Heat remain healthy they could be a scary team come playoff time.

[DaSeba5]

A dominant big man will always be the most impactful player, and Wiltside has been just that when he's on the floor. If the Heat remain healthy they could be a scary team come playoff time.

This. They are going to go on a run eventually and move up in the standings. They just need to stay healthy.

[PJR]

Higher PER than Bran.

[f0und]

yes because relative to what the team was like inside, he makes a huge difference. when it comes to anything thats related to the interior game of basketball, miami is dead last in nearly every category. it was by far their biggest weakness. so yes, his interior play makes a huge impact on a team in desperate need of interior play.

[jrong]

He is absolutely the Heat's MVP at least in terms of the true meaning of "most valuable." He potentially has changed the team's entire season. He's the only reason they have any hope of doing anything this year.

[JT123]

Higher PER than Bran.
Holy shit he does! :eek: No excuses now, championship or bust.

[AnaheimLakers24]

Hes better than bran

[Dresta]

Is Mosgov the highest impact player on the Cavs too then?

[JebronLames]

yes. Heat would be garbage without him.

[GrapeApe]

yes. Heat would be garbage without him.

Not "garbage" exactly, but without him Wade and Bosh have to be elite every night to win. Wiltside makes them a legitimate threat in the playoffs if everyone is healthy.

[Dresta]

Generally every team needs a rim protector if it is going to be decent. Miami before had half of one (Birdman), and he's been injured almost half the season. OF COURSE Whiteside is gonna have a massive impact on this team.

He also helps Miami's other biggest weakness (rebounding). Really the perfect find (and fit).