Dion Waiters gives controversial reason behind considering NBA retirement

In October, Dion Waiters won 2020 NBA Championship along with Los Angeles Lakers. Though he is currently unsigned, Waiters has proven he is a player teams can rely on. However, as 2020-21 season progresses, Syracruse star spoke about possibly retiring from NBA. 

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Is Dion Waiters contemplating retirement after Lakers championship?

Although he is d 29 with eight years of experience, Waiters is already considering retirement. During an Instagram live, Waiters spoke about thinking of retirement, especially since he still remains a free nt even after winning a championship with Lakers. As per Waiters, 'politics' is  reason he has been thinking about retirement.

“I been contemplating it though, about retiring. It’s politics for me. Game-wise, we kw what’s up. I just can’t do politics, man. We ain’t going over that water. I’ll retire before that.”

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Dion Waiters NBA stats

In 2012, Waiters was Round 1 . 4 pick by Cleveland Cavaliers. He played three seasons with team before being sent to Oklahoma City Thunder in 2015. Since n, he has played with Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. He has averd 13.1 points in his career. 

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Dion Waiters contract

After Lakers title, Waiters is t signed to any team and is under contract. He was signed to a one-year deal with Lakers, which ended after 2019-20 season. 29-year-old is yet to sign with any or team.

He was traded by Heat to Memphis Grizzlies, who needed his salary in Justin Winslow to Grizzlies trade involving Andre Iguodala. Grizzlies eventually waived him, only for Lakers to sign him in March. However, with his countless controversies, teams are reported to be wary of signing him to a commited contract. 

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Dion Waiters salary and net worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Waiters is worth $2 million. Before Lakers started training at NBA bubble, Dion Waiters signed a $503,656 contract with team. As a total, he has warned $67,522,926 in his career. He has earned most of his salary with Miami Heat ($32,762,689).

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