Wade disappointed with Whiteside after ejection: 'He's had enough veteran advice'
Dwyane Wade, the heart and soul of the Miami Heat, had strong words for teammate Hassan Whiteside after Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics. Whiteside was ejected for shoving Kelly Olynyk, and the Heat were kept on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
Asked whether he was disappointed by Whiteside's actions, Wade told reporters, "Very. We all are.
"If you're a Heat fan, you are (disappointed). In this locker room, you are. Everybody. He's going to have to learn."
Here's more from Wade, who didn't hold back:
(Courtesy: @1043Chris)
Whiteside, 25, is finally making a name for himself as an NBA player this season, playing 34 games for the Heat - starting 19 - and averaging 11 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks in 22 minutes a night.
A second-round pick of Sacramento in 2010, Whiteside played 19 games for the Kings, and has bounced around the D-League.
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