Hassan Whiteside

Hassan Whiteside is a standout NBA center, entrepreneur, and investor who earned over $105 million across an eleven-season professional basketball career with the Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz. On the court, he distinguished himself as a two-time league leader in blocks, the 2017 NBA rebounding champion, and an All-Defensive Second Team selection. Off the court, Hassan has built a diversified business portfolio spanning real estate, technology, and consumer ventures. His investments include strategic property acquisitions across South Florida and participation in early-stage growth companies at the intersection of performance, innovation, and media. As a Strategic Advisor to YXS Capital, Hassan contributes perspective from the sports and entertainment industries, helping expand access to differentiated investor networks and partnership opportunities with athlete, media, and family-office ecosystems. Hassan is also a direct investor in YXS Capital Fund II, underscoring his long-term commitment and alignment with the platform’s mission. He remains deeply engaged in philanthropy through the Whiteside Foundation and ongoing support for causes including Nassan’s Place, which provides autism resources to families, and the Perry J. Cohen Foundation’s youth and environmental initiatives.