5 things the Miami Heat need from Hassan Whiteside

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Apr 7, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) exchanges words with Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Be Level-Headed

Everyone likes a passionate player. But there is a fine line between passion and aggression, and that is something Whiteside needs to learn and put into practice.

It is true that he has certainly gotten better at this with time.

But it is a lesson that constantly needs to be kept in mind, especially when there is now more pressure on him than ever before.

Having gone without signing a major free agent and losing the face of the franchise in Wade, the Heat can not afford to make any mistakes this upcoming season. Therefore, there is absolutely no room for things like one of their best players being suspended for misconduct on, or off of the court.

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