Miami loved his talent and nearly drafted him before Sacramento took him with the 33rd pick .
Heat Coach Erik Spolestra had spoken with Whiteside in 2010 as he came out of Marshall following his freshman season , and in that meeting Whiteside remained silent , stoic .
Miami loved Whiteside 's talent and nearly drafted him before Sacramento took him with the 33rd pick .
Heat Coach Erik Spolestra had spoken with Whiteside in 2010 as he came out of Marshall following his freshman season , and in that meeting Whiteside remained silent , stoic .