Whiteside is having an outstanding season. He’s shooting 61.1 percent from the floor, averaging 16 points and 14.1 rebounds per game along with a league-leading 3.1 blocked shots. All of those figures are higher than his career averages were, heading into this season. “It’s definitely the best I’ve played, overall,” he said. “I feel like every season I’m getting better. Being with guys like CJ and Dame makes it easier for me. “And I’m playing the minutes. The last two years in Miami, I was playing 23 minutes. Now I’m back to playing 30 minutes.”