[Chiang] Dion Waiters: “I was so irresponsible and immature. I let the Heat down. They were good to me. I did not handle it well at all.”
Dion Waiters: "I was so irresponsible and immature. I let the Heat down. They were good to me. I did not handle it well at all."
Waiters held a private workout for NBA teams in Vegas this week. https://t.co/DSP707xAC0
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) July 12, 2023
by realudonishaslem
18 Comments
I remember always joking around with my friends talking about how Dion was off the gummies. It’s a shame that he was actually going through all this.
Hopefully he’s been able to recover and find some peace lately.
Dang.
I wasn’t expecting that. Having Philly cheese balling out for us was an experience I’ll never forget. It sounds like he’s taken the steps to become a better person and I really hope he can find another chance somewhere, wherever that might be. I’m rooting for you, Dion.
Full interview of Dion Waiters by Chris Haynes if anyone is interested: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10082365-it-was-my-attitude-my-character-dion-waiters-gets-real-about-nba-exit
I’m glad he was able to acknowledge this and hope he’s given another shot to prove he’s changed
That’s cute but I still don’t like him, literally my least favorite Heat player of all time. Dude was an ass hat.
Hope he killed it at the workout and gets a chance somewhere. People have done worse than what he did and are still in the league. If he can help a team, he’ll find a role somewhere.
I respect that. Goodluck in your career wherever you might end up
That’s growth right there
He was really fun at a time when the Heat were pretty bad. I remember him fondly and hope he finds success again.
Wow, character development. Never thought I’d see it.
This guy is always ready to change when he needs a new contract
Best 1st step of any Heat player since Bron/Wade
FAA’s most hated NBA player lol
Thats good for him, never forget that this dude went live via IG after the Lakers won the championship bubble against the Heat. Saying dumb shit like the org tried to buried him with suspensions and talks so much trash to spo like he didn’t earn his ring and just got carried by talent. I guess it’s good that he’s matured now. Goodluck to him
I’m glad he’s finally admitted that it was entirely his fault and not Miami’s.
I remember after Miami shipped him off to the Lakers and they won in the Bubble in 2019, Waiters put out that video of him shit-talking Miami and claiming that they tried to destroy him, while he flashed his ring that Lebron and AD got him after he played 0 minutes in that series.
Oh well. I’m glad he’s learned that his own immaturity and lack of accountability are what got him booted out of the league. It’s sad that it got to that point for him to realize that it was entirely his own actions that led to his career being cut short. He’s another example, along with Whiteside, Michael Beasley, and Justise, that you can have all the talent in the world, but to make it in the most competitive league, you have to have a certain mentality, drive, and sense of accountability. I hope he at least gets another chance to prove he can still hack it in the NBA.
I just want to know which teammate gave him the gummies, and why was it Kelly Olynik?
Welp. Wishing you the best of luck in your career in China.