When ahead in points in their last home game against Milwaukee bucks, Dion Waiters waived his hand at the top of the key to calm down the team and the unruly crowd. Coach Eric Spoelstra confidently allowed Waiters do his thing.
Miami Heat won the game and Waiter was asked why he took it upon himself to calm the team and appease the crowd when they were ahead by double figures. Waiters said: "I am in a great situation and I'm enjoying it". According to a report by Palm Beach Post, Waiters is happy he is being given the chance the play a leader's role in Miami Heat and is comfortable at the opportunity given to him.
The former NBA Champion Miami Heat has lost Its "Big Three" players. Lebron James has left and gone to the Cleveland, Chris Bosh has health issues, and Dwayne Wade recently transferred to the Chicago Bulls. Miami Heat is now in the process of building up its roster and Dion Waiters seems fit as one of the team's focal players.
Against the Bucks, Waiters scored 23 points and helped the team defend against Milwaukee's star player Giannis Antetokounmpo. He was excellent in both defensive and offensive ends of the floor, penetrating into driving lanes and finally getting calls in his favor.
Goran Dragic, one of the team's veteran players agreed with Waiter's move to cool the team down and focus their minds on finishing off the Bucks. He feared the other team members were so excited and distracted that it might affect their game. The players eventually calmed down and the team got their much needed win.
Dion Waiters is in his fifth year in the NBA, having spent three years with Cleveland and a year Golden State Warriors, both of which are recent championship teams. With Coach Spoelstra's confidence in him and the team's positive response to his new role, he is expected to bring honors to the Miami Herald.
