As a Heat fan, I thought if someone could fix him it was Spo. He was still inconsistent when he got to Miami but Spo let him be himself and he had some great games in a Heat uniform, he still was mostly a shot chucker with tunnel vision but shown playmaking capabilities when his shot was falling. It doesn't help that he got lazy and erratic after he got that long term deal and was already throwing tantrums about Herro playing over him before the gummy incident. If not for his immaturity and overconfidence, he could've been a decent to great combo guard which we saw glimpses of in his first year in Miami.
First thing comes to mind is that one hesi jumper he used to do. It's like the defense had to know it was coming, but just couldn't stop it. Mastered that move. Imagine if he expanded his bag.
It was always fun seeing him go off. He had all the tools and none of the mindset. Does anybody remember that game where he missed all 10 of his shots in the first half and then made all 10 of his next ten shots 🤣.
Love you Dion….. one of my favorite Youngbuls of all time …. I remember playing pickup games with him in my neighborhood in South Philly 31st and TASKER and he was only 16 not even playing high school ball…. I said this nigga can play in the league right now!!!! Bang from 31st !!! Keep ya head youngin…. You just needed the right fit but more importantly willing to put the work in which I knew you did… somewhere along the line frustration set in… lastly, that how we rock in South Philly… we don’t play second fiddle to nobody… idgaf if you’re name is Lebron KYRIE or KD…
Appreciate your work bro seriously. This one and the Sebastian telfair are some of my favorites. Bro can you do Renardo Sidney. He was supposed to be the next Chris Webber magic Johnson hybrid.
In a perfect world, Dion could have been an interesting mix of Gilbert Arenas, Chauncey Bullips and Dwade.... almost like Joe DUmars, but more focus on offense and less on defense...situations like his though teach you a lesson.... I could see him being able to help a lot of kids coming up in similar scenarios. He knew how to ball and could even run point. I think if he had a better image of himself he would make a good coach. But, he always made me feel like he felt he was an outcast.
@@beankobe8205To say nobody believed in Dion is a stretch. Apparently the Cavs did until they decided to trade him. The Heat also thought so as well, but was undisciplined.
My fellow Bahamian Brother; I have followed your stunted growth channels since day one and to be honest..... I have come to LOATHED and have a DISDAIN for the word "Potential". No lie, It's a word that I make a POINT NOT to use in my everyday vernacular because when I hear someone or something or somewhere has "Potential" I INSTANTLY think..... But,However,Although,Unfortunately etc. Basically caveats of what's behind the word "potential" CONSISTENCY ALWAYS BEATS Potential
thank you sir! Im from Cleveland. Imagine if Ky and Dion somehow shared a backcourt for 10+ years...that's a lot of interesting character right there....ill never forget the game Ky and Dion had against Chris Pauls clippers in LA. Ky nd Dion NAILED pull up 3s in the clutch before ppl were shooting 8 of them a game This dude had potential! He had a SICK dunk I still remember to this day...just dont remember who it was againt...JAzz or Bucks....I think. Imagine if Dion had the guidance of the dude who trained MJ and DWADE. I always thought Dion shoulda consulted DWade... Dion could really get down. HE is this era's Dajuan Wagner almost....Wagner's case wasn't his fault though.
Can you do a video on Nasir Little? Ik his career isn’t over and he’s still growing but it’s clear he is not the player people believed he could be coming out of highschool known as the Zion stopper.
Yea dion was nice but had strong flaws,lacked discipline n guidance and had a strong ego that wouldn't budge.He coulda been a really good 6 man or even a capable starter if he embraced team first priorities.He really coulda been helpful for miami during these last few seasons of them contending
DW was dope but was too short sighted. The Heat are usually pretty good at finding players that are willing to fit in their role without complaining, hard working and can stay in world-class shape. Not sure how they thought he would fit in.
Nothing worse than wasted talent. Dude had a golden opportunities and kept blowing it SMH. Now my Miami Heat are playing in the NBA Finals again. Let's GO HEAT 🏀🔥❤
He literally does… 4x NBA champ, accolades include (4x All star, All NBA 2nd/3rd Team, DPOY, 4x All Defensive First Team, 4x All D 2nd team, NBA steals leader 1 year etc)… can even date back to college ( National Player of the Year, 1st team All American, 1st team All Big 10, 2x 3rd Team All Big10, Big10 All Defense team, Big10 POTY, Big10 tournament Most outstanding player, Big10 Sixth Man of the Year, Jersey retired by MSU, etc)… I know college doesn’t count, just added it. But definitely borderline HOF or HOF credentials. Will be considered 4sure.. played a significant role for a Dynasty team. Bball isn’t just about who can score the best. Green does everything at an elite level besides score. Which he also did at a decent level b4 the addition of KD, making his scoring role lesser, which ultimately affected his shooting confidence. But Dennis Rodman made the HOF for being an elite rebounder/defender on championship teams. So he should be considered as well, at the least
Lebron haunted that man's career and was a blessing. Got him paid and got him a ring also got him shipped out. Also, how do you not play as a freshman in high school and still get a Syracuse offer. That's wild.
It’s all about where you’re drafted. Sometimes you get lucky and get placed in advantageous positions and take it for granted. Others are placed in tough situations and have to work hard to stay relevant.
@@rayp4986 How are you gonna say he still should have knowing how his career turned out?? Lillard went on to become a top tier pg. Theres's no contest wtf
@@holdmyweight3597 because you drafted players on what they’ve done and their potential. No one knew he would flame out and Dame would become a superstar. Ofc it’s easier to look back and say Dame should have been picked first, no shxt. But based on the information on hand at the time Waiters was the better pick at the time, hence why he was picked 1st.
I get it though. When you’re way of playing has got you to the league you think it’s the best way all the. But, it’s a skill to sit back and change your game for the team to win
As a lifelong Syracuse fan, it wouldn't surprise me at all if what Dion had to say about being lied to by Boeheim is completely true. As he got closer to the end of his era here, it felt like more and more like there were guys that Boeheim was simply going to rely on, no matter what (Girard, his own sons, etc), and there were guys that, if you got in the dog house for whatever reason whatsoever, you would never really be forgiven, like Dion. Can't really fault Boeheim for starting Triche over Dion though. Triche scored pretty much as well as Dion did, and also was a really reliable coach on the floor type of guy. He played in more games than anyone in SU's history, and started in every one of them. And those teams were actually good.
I was a big Fan of buddy Game, He was a Bucket seems like he had the attitude of I'm Him and wanted to be the Focial Point of a Team but The various Higher ups did not view him in that light and the league did not promote him. He was Gonna do things his way On his Terms yeah those injuries also
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I love this channel , so well researched . Easily one of the best channels when it comes to the NBA!
Thank You!
Anyone who knows basketball could tell he had talent 💯
Agree
Exactly he could score on all 3 levels and was a cheat code on 2k
@@kalebcreer5240 i still has a waiters card on 2k23 myteam. he is my dawg
No IQ though and wanted to still be street.
@@tayluc777 u wrong goofy
That Little Run He Had With The Heat The Second Half Of That Season Was Crazy 🔥
Bro really was goin dumb
So many Cuse hoopers on stunted growth...Might have to talk about Jim Boeheim at this point
As a Heat fan, I thought if someone could fix him it was Spo. He was still inconsistent when he got to Miami but Spo let him be himself and he had some great games in a Heat uniform, he still was mostly a shot chucker with tunnel vision but shown playmaking capabilities when his shot was falling. It doesn't help that he got lazy and erratic after he got that long term deal and was already throwing tantrums about Herro playing over him before the gummy incident.
If not for his immaturity and overconfidence, he could've been a decent to great combo guard which we saw glimpses of in his first year in Miami.
The team just wasn’t good at the time… Dion is a champion tho… lol the heat team is still not good
Talent he was a superstar who never had his own team
@@joshuamorris9739dion was a superstar? Lay off whatever you been taking
@Bean KoBe a team that is currently playing in the finals is not good… ok sir
@@danielpeters7423 deon was on the lakers team that beat Miami in 2020 bro😂 no way your this stupid .
First thing comes to mind is that one hesi jumper he used to do. It's like the defense had to know it was coming, but just couldn't stop it. Mastered that move. Imagine if he expanded his bag.
He was very talented, but even at the time he was over drafted. He came off of Syracuse's bench, but was drafted #4 🤷♀️
😊09l9😊
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...will you do ...jt money...poison clan
Man that hesi js was very nice
He had a 8-10 year career that’s pretty good imo.
Found Dion Waiter’s burner account
"Popcorn, boats and weed" sounds like a club banger
It was always fun seeing him go off. He had all the tools and none of the mindset. Does anybody remember that game where he missed all 10 of his shots in the first half and then made all 10 of his next ten shots 🤣.
That season where the Heat started 11-30 and had that crazy turnaround Dion was special
I remember that 1 heat season he had where he looked like a clutch player. Man was closing out games and hitting buzzer beaters
Yall went to the eastern conference that year right.
Dion was definitely a Bust
Love you Dion….. one of my favorite Youngbuls of all time …. I remember playing pickup games with him in my neighborhood in South Philly 31st and TASKER and he was only 16 not even playing high school ball…. I said this nigga can play in the league right now!!!! Bang from 31st !!! Keep ya head youngin…. You just needed the right fit but more importantly willing to put the work in which I knew you did… somewhere along the line frustration set in… lastly, that how we rock in South Philly… we don’t play second fiddle to nobody… idgaf if you’re name is Lebron KYRIE or KD…
Appreciate your work bro seriously. This one and the Sebastian telfair are some of my favorites. Bro can you do Renardo Sidney. He was supposed to be the next Chris Webber magic Johnson hybrid.
😂Damn didn’t even get a response.
@@auc2.0 lol you can’t win em all bro 😂😂😂. He get so many comments def a lot fall thru cracks
@@ceeb107 Lol
Thank you! I've done his
My bad. Appreciate you
Man, such great content.
You know what would be cool? Seeing one on Tom Guggliotta. He was was an all-star at some point and then dropped off.
Facts
Him and Christian Laettner, 2 promising power forwards.
Use to be my favorite player in hs fr , got my same birthday too
Bro had potential shoutout stunted growth ❤
“You can tell if he lets go he’d be Raymond Felton” Lmaoooo perfect analogy
Bill Simmons favorite player!
Bruh i forgot bout that thc edible on the plane episode😂
Do a video on Sam Young from Pittsburgh. I believe he got drafted to the Pacers then was out of the league.
He had bounce!
6’4 225 pounds. A straight up killer. This man had a lot of potential.
Bro your videos are mad underrated. Keep up the good work.
Do rodney stuckey
In a perfect world, Dion could have been an interesting mix of Gilbert Arenas, Chauncey Bullips and Dwade.... almost like Joe DUmars, but more focus on offense and less on defense...situations like his though teach you a lesson.... I could see him being able to help a lot of kids coming up in similar scenarios. He knew how to ball and could even run point. I think if he had a better image of himself he would make a good coach. But, he always made me feel like he felt he was an outcast.
No team believed in him
@@beankobe8205To say nobody believed in Dion is a stretch. Apparently the Cavs did until they decided to trade him. The Heat also thought so as well, but was undisciplined.
Do a stunted growth on Brandon Jennings‼️ He was nice on the Bucks
banger video you never miss bro
I would like too see a Tyrus thomas one👀
Great job❤️🔥
He did one on him already.
Dion Waiters was nice! I always think about his 2k script though 😂😂😂 "who have thought?!"
Do Gerald Henderson next
Well said jc not a bust but a let down for sure. All the talent but no drive to succeed.
You have to do one on Renardo Sidney, Sam Young, Wade Baldwin or Bruno Caboclo
Who tf are these dudes? Ain’t no way they stunted growth. They prolly hit their ceiling because they weren’t on anyone’s radar seriously
My fellow Bahamian Brother;
I have followed your stunted growth channels since day one and to be honest..... I have come to LOATHED and have a DISDAIN for the word "Potential".
No lie,
It's a word that I make a POINT NOT to use in my everyday vernacular because when I hear someone or something or somewhere has "Potential"
I INSTANTLY think..... But,However,Although,Unfortunately etc.
Basically caveats of what's behind the word "potential"
CONSISTENCY ALWAYS BEATS Potential
I remember that rookie vs sophomore game where him and Tim Hardaway jr were trading buckets
Man seems like yesterday
Another banger bro
Do a stunted growth on Tony Delk
Yo Brother!! Keep up the great work you do on here!! I am hooked on your work!!😎👍🏽👍🏽
I love his play style!
Been waiting on this one
I probably asked you for a waiters video more than anybody
One of the few with TWO Stunted Growth videos and literally got lazy after that Miami contract.
He has a nice shooting form🔥🔥
Ill never forget how he gave the warriors one of their only 9 losses that year
Was waiting on this one
thank you sir! Im from Cleveland. Imagine if Ky and Dion somehow shared a backcourt for 10+ years...that's a lot of interesting character right there....ill never forget the game Ky and Dion had against Chris Pauls clippers in LA. Ky nd Dion NAILED pull up 3s in the clutch before ppl were shooting 8 of them a game
This dude had potential! He had a SICK dunk I still remember to this day...just dont remember who it was againt...JAzz or Bucks....I think.
Imagine if Dion had the guidance of the dude who trained MJ and DWADE. I always thought Dion shoulda consulted DWade... Dion could really get down. HE is this era's Dajuan Wagner almost....Wagner's case wasn't his fault though.
ahhh, you got that dunk in there..... i remember it being more hype lmao
Can you do a video on Nasir Little? Ik his career isn’t over and he’s still growing but it’s clear he is not the player people believed he could be coming out of highschool known as the Zion stopper.
He resigned with Portland, they said that bs during a High School game. He did none of that in college
@@lilcourtny08 cool bro I want to see stunted growth do a video on him
I always thought bro was mad overrated
I’ma always love Waiters game plus he got him 1 🏆!! Respect 💯💪🏾
Dion Waiters was a natural 🤘🏾🔥🔥. He could hoop fr
Yea dion was nice but had strong flaws,lacked discipline n guidance and had a strong ego that wouldn't budge.He coulda been a really good 6 man or even a capable starter if he embraced team first priorities.He really coulda been helpful for miami during these last few seasons of them contending
dion had the most beautiful arch to his jumper
Can you do one on James Posey?
Ben Gordon, Charlie V the UConn huskies! And RODNEY STUCKEY!😂😂😂
Hey! My guy I would love to see you do a video on Gerald Wallace from Alabama player and Sacramento Kings
Dude was his own worst enemy....
😂😂 so bruh had panic because of the edible 😂😂
DW was dope but was too short sighted. The Heat are usually pretty good at finding players that are willing to fit in their role without complaining, hard working and can stay in world-class shape. Not sure how they thought he would fit in.
Crazy how this popped up. I just watched him playing madden on twitch a few weeks ago
Do a video on former Arkansas Razorback Scotty Thurman!
And Corliss Williamson!
He still got a championship 💪🏾 but Dion waiters attitude was his main issue he didn’t want to be a role player 🥶
Good Content
Nothing worse than wasted talent. Dude had a golden opportunities and kept blowing it SMH. Now my Miami Heat are playing in the NBA Finals again. Let's GO HEAT 🏀🔥❤
11 years later huh.......
His step back 🔥
“Draymond has a shot a being a HOFer” 😂😂
He literally does… 4x NBA champ, accolades include (4x All star, All NBA 2nd/3rd Team, DPOY, 4x All Defensive First Team, 4x All D 2nd team, NBA steals leader 1 year etc)… can even date back to college ( National Player of the Year, 1st team All American, 1st team All Big 10, 2x 3rd Team All Big10, Big10 All Defense team, Big10 POTY, Big10 tournament Most outstanding player, Big10 Sixth Man of the Year, Jersey retired by MSU, etc)… I know college doesn’t count, just added it. But definitely borderline HOF or HOF credentials. Will be considered 4sure.. played a significant role for a Dynasty team. Bball isn’t just about who can score the best. Green does everything at an elite level besides score. Which he also did at a decent level b4 the addition of KD, making his scoring role lesser, which ultimately affected his shooting confidence. But Dennis Rodman made the HOF for being an elite rebounder/defender on championship teams. So he should be considered as well, at the least
@@brandonbrown7019 you just went crazy, of course Dray is a HOFer, I thought it was funny he said “a shot” 😂
Ima have to use that as the title of my next song..."Popcorn, Boats & Weed"
Wow I forgot about this guy. Last I remember he was getting buckets in Miami
As a Cavs fan him and Kyrie couldn't coexist. There was rumors of locker room friction. In retrospect many Kyrie was the problem...
Kyrie crybaby a** is always a problem. Grown man that throws fits when things don’t go his way and selfish
Lebron haunted that man's career and was a blessing. Got him paid and got him a ring also got him shipped out. Also, how do you not play as a freshman in high school and still get a Syracuse offer. That's wild.
One of the best that wasn't a super star player dion was a baller
It’s all about where you’re drafted. Sometimes you get lucky and get placed in advantageous positions and take it for granted. Others are placed in tough situations and have to work hard to stay relevant.
He got drafted ahead of Lilllard. I don’t wanna hear excuses
@@holdmyweight3597 As he should have been. Dame didn’t play any competition in college. Dame likes being the underdog and playing for underdog teams
@@rayp4986 How are you gonna say he still should have knowing how his career turned out?? Lillard went on to become a top tier pg. Theres's no contest wtf
@@holdmyweight3597 because you drafted players on what they’ve done and their potential. No one knew he would flame out and Dame would become a superstar. Ofc it’s easier to look back and say Dame should have been picked first, no shxt. But based on the information on hand at the time Waiters was the better pick at the time, hence why he was picked 1st.
We all waited for Waiters to.shine
I wished Dion Waiters was still in the league
Anyone who knows ball knew he was his own worst enemy. That part.
Dion goated.
Dawg couldn’t read to save his career 😭😂
A Philly Legend
Bro you Have to Do Raef Lafrentz Drew Gooden Mike Dunleavy Elton Brand and Danny Manning next they are deeply missing
This my little cuz he was offered a contract by the mavs in 21 told them no they wanted him to go to the g league for a couple games but he said no
Could you do Ralph Sampson the first Wemby
He good he chillin lol
You should do Nate miles from Toledo was Ken a roommate at UConn
Ja Morant will be out of the NBA even before 28 at this rate …. 🏀
I know,how-SAD.
Definitely not. I’m sure you hope tho. hold your breath.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was the 2nd pick in the 2012 draft, and he last played in the NBA in 2020.
I get it though. When you’re way of playing has got you to the league you think it’s the best way all the. But, it’s a skill to sit back and change your game for the team to win
can you do a stunted growth video on rayjon tucker
That one year in Miami when they barely missed the playoffs was magical and guess who was leading the ship ? DION MF WAITERS
Thomas Robinson was the 5th pick in the 2012 draft, and he last played in the NBA in 2017.
He was drafted right ahead of Dame
He got a championship to with the Lakers
he had a rocky start to his career then became a great player but then the injuries happened
Can u do thon maker?
Bro was a straight bucket on 2k
Should’ve signed with heat and butler would’ve got that fire back look at them now and their underrated players.
Do a video on josh howard
Is you over me?!😭😭😭😝
As a lifelong Syracuse fan, it wouldn't surprise me at all if what Dion had to say about being lied to by Boeheim is completely true. As he got closer to the end of his era here, it felt like more and more like there were guys that Boeheim was simply going to rely on, no matter what (Girard, his own sons, etc), and there were guys that, if you got in the dog house for whatever reason whatsoever, you would never really be forgiven, like Dion.
Can't really fault Boeheim for starting Triche over Dion though. Triche scored pretty much as well as Dion did, and also was a really reliable coach on the floor type of guy. He played in more games than anyone in SU's history, and started in every one of them. And those teams were actually good.
Do Steve Logan next from Cincinnati
Todd Day next please!!
He was bucket but he only wanted that Bag & the Miami gave it to him & after that his career was over
I'm Glad he finesse the league, people finesse anyways.
Gotta do 1 on Nick Young bro
You should do Michael olowokandi
Hes literally the Adrien Broner of basketball
I was a big Fan of buddy Game, He was a Bucket seems like he had the attitude of I'm Him and wanted to be the Focial Point of a Team but The various Higher ups did not view him in that light and the league did not promote him. He was Gonna do things his way On his Terms yeah those injuries also
Dion reminds me a little of Cam Thomas. If Cam doesn’t figure it out and stops being selfish he’ll be out the league soon
Caron Butler if not done already should be next!
Caron Butler was tough and a tripple threat stud.