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Hassan Whiteside returns as a leader and jokester for the surging Kings. Back in Sacramento after a nine-year absence, Whiteside is big on and off the court. He had his first double-double of the ...

The former Miami Heat star and All-Defensive player announced his retirement from basketball after a 10-year NBA career. He played for the Heat from 2015 to 2019 and led the league in blocks once.

How did Hassan Whiteside go from a second-round pick who struggled in Sacramento to a dominant center for the Heat? Read his story of overcoming challenges in Lebanon and China, and his rise to one of the best defenders in the NBA.

Get the latest news, stats, and bio of Hassan Whiteside, a 34-year-old center who played 10 seasons in the NBA and retired in 2024. See his career highlights, recent performance, and contract details.