PHL Anon
Per a source, Dion Waiters wants to head home this summer to play for the Sixers.
“He wants to come home,” said the source, noting that Waiters is from South Philly. “Plus, he knows that he could be the missing shooting guard they need. And he could possibly get a very lucrative contract with the Sixers.”
Well, not so fast. We then have this to consider.
“Dion has made it clear that he feels he has found a basketball home in Oklahoma City and is committed to being a part of the culture that exists,” Thunder general manager Sam Presti said in a statement published by The Oklahoman earlier this month. “The team sees him as someone who has his best basketball in front of him as has the potential to be a contributor for years to come with more to develop in our program.”
Dnt Believe everything y'all hear lol I guess this what the world coming to smh especially if it didn't come from me.
— Philly Cheese 🧀 (@dionwaiters3) November 15, 2015
I dnt need or want the attention I never been that guy… I'm not worrying about money I'm chasing a championship wit my bros… #thunderUP
— Philly Cheese 🧀 (@dionwaiters3) November 15, 2015
Oh, so he doesn’t want to come? But, wait:
“He really would like that, to come home. He talked about getting a place downtown not too far from the arena so playing at home would be less of a distraction.”
Waiters to Philly rumors have existed since his initial unhappiness with his role in Cleveland. It got to the point in Cleveland where he thought he was better than Kyrie Irving and got into a fight with him in the locker room. Waiters tends to be ineffective (Career .415% shooter) with a an inflated sense of his own skill set. However, would he be a better option than what the Sixers currently have? Absolutely!
Dion Waiters reportedly interested in playing for Sixers, thinks he can get a max contract https://t.co/MitR5g4p2L pic.twitter.com/ZTTpVPLord
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) November 15, 2015
There is no chance in this world that Waiters should or would ever get a LeBron-type max contract. Under those terms? No, thank you! We don’t need to revert back to the paying superstar money for mid level players type of deals that plagued the Sixers for years, and put us in the position we are in now. I’m also wary of anyone that allows this to happen.
Evan Turner is stronger than Dion Waiters apparently https://t.co/D7p7KRuRYg
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) November 16, 2015
So for now, I’ll take a page from the book of LeBron and pass (or don’t pass) on Waiters.
LeBron James Ignores Dion Waiters as He Calls for Last Shot of Half vs. Bulls https://t.co/qRU28aQ28R
— SneakerTicker (@SneakerTicker) November 16, 2015
Does the Philly Roller Derby need any extra bodies?
Steve Albert just went to break by saying "Dion Waiters, also an awesome roller skater".
— Scott Howard (@ScottHoward42) November 9, 2015
Let us know if you’d like to see Waiters in a Sixers jersey in the comments and on social media.