Jan 24, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) reacts after fouling LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

NBA Players Show Love To Former Heat Star Dion Waiters

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 17, 2025 7:15 PM ET

Dion Waiters was once among the most exciting scorers in the NBA.

The former Syracuse had a unique ability to get hot at any given point in a game.

Over the weekend, Waiters made a post to Instagram that had over 4,000 likes.

He wrote: "Welcome to Waiters’s island!!!

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The 33-year-old played eight seasons for the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder (and Cavs).

He spent part of four seasons in Miami (his longest tenure).

Via @HeatDiehards: "REMEMBER WHEN? Dion Waiters’ 2017 run with the Miami HEAT

▪️ Clutch moments vs. GSW, CHA, CLE & more ▪️ “Waiters Island” was a real place ▪️ HEAT closed the season 30–11 (23–5 w/ Dion) ▪️ Named East Player of the Week (Jan 23–29): 23.3 PTS | 5.0 AST | 4.5 REB | 4-0 record"

REMEMBER WHEN? Dion Waiters’ 2017 run with the Miami HEAT

▪️ Clutch moments vs. GSW, CHA, CLE & more
▪️ “Waiters Island” was a real place
▪️ HEAT closed the season 30–11 (23–5 w/ Dion)
▪️ Named East Player of the Week (Jan 23–29):
23.3 PTS | 5.0 AST | 4.5 REB | 4-0 record pic.twitter.com/TqDNlRK51L
— Heat Diehards (@HeatDiehards) July 24, 2025