The Miami Heat have come a long way since LeBron James’ departure, executing what could be an historic rebuild to get back into contention in the Eastern Conference. In fact the Heat could have the second-best starting unit behind just LeBron’s Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sports Illustrated is certainly impressed, ranking all five of the Heat’s starters in its top 100 NBA players.
Hassan Whiteside is ranked the lowest, coming in at No. 69. The main knock against the center is that he’s only played in 48 games last season, and that he has to continue this level of play before being elevated in the rankings over guys who have succeeded in the NBA over a longer period of time.