nERD: 20.9

Hassan Whiteside is going to get paid this summer, especially if he keeps up his inspired postseason play.

Through nine games, Whiteside is averaging 12.7 points, 12.2 rebounds, 0.9 steals, and 3.1 blocks per contest, while shooting a playoff-leading 67.2% from the field.

In addition to field goal percentage, he's also leading the league this postseason in total blocks (28), Defensive Rating (88.8), Defensive Win Shares (0.9), and Win Shares (1.7). He also comes in fourth in Total Rebound Percentage (22.5%), second in Block Percentage (7.6%), and fourth in Win Shares Per 48 Minutes (.284).