A: The franchise-player debate is a fascinating one, and not something a player can bestow upon himself. It also is not a measure of salary. In fact, I'm not even sure Bosh ever was a "franchise player," because of the limited success his teams had in Toronto and the complementary game he played with the Heat alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, both of whom were. I think it's particularly difficult for a big man to be a franchise player, because it often requires a playmaker getting him the ball (yes, I know there have been exceptions, but many of those big-man exceptions also played with exceptional point guards). I think the "franchise player" portion of Whiteside's comments might have been over the top, but not his desire for the ball. That's a good thing, to want to dominate. But part of it also is learning how to dominate, and that takes time, not just being one or two months removed from being a complementary component.