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By Kristen Wong
NBA Rumors: Dion Waiters has epiphany of ‘immature’ behavior with Miami Heat
Former Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters recently opened up on his exit from the league in the 2019-2020 season. Battling depression and anxiety at the time, Waiters began his freefall three years ago, when he was suspended on three different occasions by the Heat.
Once, he expressed displeasure about his current role on the team on his social media. Another time, he consumed THC-infused edibles. The third time, he took a sick day to celebrate his birthday.
The Heat finally had enough of Waiters’ drama and traded him to Memphis; he was eventually waived.
Waiters revealed his fight with his inner demons with Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, and he also took accountability for his “immature” and “irresponsible” actions.
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."
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) July 12, 2023
Waiters held a private workout for NBA teams in Vegas this week. https://t.co/DSP707xAC0
There’s no perfect time to relay one’s regrets, but the timing of Waiters’ tell-all interview seems a little suspect.
The 31-year-old held a private workout last week in front of a dozen NBA scouts and executives and, with the help of his agent, is looking to make a comeback to the NBA.
At the very least, Waiters may simply want to make amends for the way he and the Heat parted ways. That much is commendable.