NBA exile? The best rim protector in the world? Hassan Whiteside is the Utah Jazz’s new center enigma.

Andy Larsen takes a look at the narratives that have defined the 7-footer’s strange basketball career

Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) shoots as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends in the first half during an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

NBA exile? The best rim protector in the world? Hassan Whiteside is the Utah Jazz’s new center enigma.

Andy Larsen takes a look at the narratives that have defined the 7-footer’s strange basketball career

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