Hassan Whiteside is about to cash in big during free agency and loyalty to the Miami HEAT will not be a factor in his decision. In the video below, Whiteside explains how he will make the best decision for him.
This is absolutely the right approach for Whiteside to take and Miami HEAT fans should not fault him for that. His play has earned him the attention he is getting right now, and he should make sure that he gets every dollar he can possibly get. Before landing in Miami, Whiteside bounced around the NBA, had stints in Lebanon and China, and even played at his local YMCA to stay in shape.
At 27, this may be the only max contract opportunity for Whiteside, so I expect him to take full advantage. This ultimately means that the HEAT will likely need to offer a max deal in order to keep him in South Beach.