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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Hassan Whiteside Recalls Lakers Workout: ‘I Thought They Could Use Me’
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Hassan Whiteside Recalls Lakers Workout: ‘I Thought They Could Use Me’

Corey Hansford
Published: 03/05/2015
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Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside has been one of the NBA’s best stories this season. After being drafted in 2010, he played in only 19 games in two seasons and has spent the last two years in the NBA Developmental League.

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Whiteside has exploded on the scene since being called up by the Heat, averaging nearly a double-double and more than two blocks in 32 games. According to Jason Leiser of the Palm Beach Post, Whiteside recalled a workout for the Los Angeles Lakers, saying he could have helped the team:

Hassan Whiteside: "I worked out for the Lakers. I thought they could use me. I guess not."

— Jason Lieser (@PBPjasonlieser) March 5, 2015

There are a number of teams who wish they could have brought in Whiteside. His impact on defense and on the boards has been outstanding and he has four games with 20 or more rebounds including the 25 he grabbed, along with 18 points, in the Heat’s win over the Lakers.

Whiteside worked out for a few teams, not just the Lakers and basically every team missed out on the chance to bring him in. Now Whiteside looks to be a huge part of the Miami Heat’s future and will be in line for a nice raise once his contract runs out.

The Lakers would obviously love to have Whiteside patrolling the paint and controlling the boards in purple and gold, but that simply wasn’t meant to be. The Lakers will now need to focus on the draft or free agency to find their next great big man.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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