Dion Waiters officially signed with the Lakers.

[Lebron23]

They just signed him for the remainder of the season.

[DoctorP]

it has happened.

pelinko has done it.

[Manny98]

Yes sir :banana:

https://media.giphy.com/media/l3q2CGOoplS0WMpHi/giphy.gif

[Tobio-Star]

Will he play against the Bucks ?

[coin24]

Why

[DoctorP]

actually have a semblance of a closer if waiters is in shape

[RRR3]

I don’t think enough people realize how bad Waiters is.

[DoctorP]

I don’t think enough people realize how bad Waiters is.

:lol

he can be bad, but he has had his moments

[John Connor]

My initial reaction is that this is a particularly bad signing both for on court fit and for off the court chemistry. Dion Waiters is probably one of the dumbest guys still in the league. It could be considered high reward and low risk because you could make the argument that they could just cut him, but why even entertain the potential distraction this deep into the season? That's the key factor in all of this for me. They're too deep into the season and the probability of upside isn't worth it.

This isn't a Rasheed Wallace to the Detroit Pistons situation where the guy clearly has the talent, if it works out, to put you over the top and is worth the gamble because it's obvious you have no shot at the championship without him. The Lakers have enough talent right now to win it all. I don't think they will, but they already had enough prior to this signing to potentially do it. Dion Waiters is no Rasheed Wallace, for multiple reasons.

Unanswered questions, for me, specifically are as follows...

1) Does Waiters act a fool as he literally always has prior to now?
2) Does Waiters have enough maturity and is he finally honest with himself enough to realize the seriousness of his situation in terms of having a continued career in the NBA or more specifically, not having a furthered NBA career, if this blows up?
3) Can he co-exist with LeBron on the court?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFac_dSHj44
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2252071-lebron-james-ignores-dion-waiters-as-he-calls-for-last-shot-of-half-vs-bulls
https://vine.co/v/OOmX52Xtbh0


From my perspective, this is easily the most puzzling move the Lakers have made all year long.

[Manny98]

I don’t think enough people realize how bad Waiters is.

He's a solid player that was held back by shit coaching.

He will flourish on the Lakers

[LukeWalton]

Hooray, LeBron is finally reunited with one of his favorite teammates

Waiters reportedly celebrating by sharing some edibles with the team

:cheers:

[ImKobe]

I don’t think enough people realize how bad Waiters is.


Bad as a starter? Yes. 8-10th guy off the bench? He gives us exactly what we need.

[DoctorP]

He's a solid player that was held back by shit coaching.

He will flourish on the Lakers

:lol bad ccoaching? nah

[AirBonner]

LeBron gunna get Dion a big payday

[Docs Orders]

LMAO @ the dysfunctional roster Lebron's about to win a chip with :oldlol:

[AirBonner]

LMAO @ the dysfunctional roster Lebron's about to win a chip with :oldlol:

It’s crazy how Lakers have pieced together a contender with leftover scraps

[Docs Orders]

It’s crazy how Lakers have pieced together a contender with leftover scraps

"that's why god gave me wide shoulders, to carry the load" - LBJ

[DoctorP]

"that's why god gave me wide shoulders, to carry the load" - LBJ

https://img.thedailybeast.com/image/upload/c_crop,d_placeholder_euli9k,h_1439,w_2560,x_0,y_0/dpr_1.5/c_limit,w_1044/fl_lossy,q_auto/v1492196815/articles/2014/08/14/rambo-hates-guns-how-sylvester-stallone-became-the-most-anti-gun-celeb-in-hollywood/140813-swim-rambo-tease_akmppq

[Pipes2.0]

My initial reaction is that this is a particularly bad signing both for on court fit and for off the court chemistry. Dion Waiters is probably one of the dumbest guys still in the league. It could be considered high reward and low risk because you could make the argument that they could just cut him, but why even entertain the potential distraction this deep into the season? That's the key factor in all of this for me. They're too deep into the season and the probability of upside isn't worth it.

This isn't a Rasheed Wallace to the Detroit Pistons situation where the guy clearly has the talent, if it works out, to put you over the top and is worth the gamble because it's obvious you have no shot at the championship without him. The Lakers have enough talent right now to win it all. I don't think they will, but they already had enough prior to this signing to potentially do it. Dion Waiters is no Rasheed Wallace, for multiple reasons.

Unanswered questions, for me, specifically are as follows...

1) Does Waiters act a fool as he literally always has prior to now?
2) Does Waiters have enough maturity and is he finally honest with himself enough to realize the seriousness of his situation in terms of having a continued career in the NBA or more specifically, not having a furthered NBA career, if this blows up?
3) Can he co-exist with LeBron on the court?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFac_dSHj44
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2252071-lebron-james-ignores-dion-waiters-as-he-calls-for-last-shot-of-half-vs-bulls
https://vine.co/v/OOmX52Xtbh0


From my perspective, this is easily the most puzzling move the Lakers have made all year long.

Nah, you're overreacting.
This is a solid addition by the Lakers.
Dion is gonna get in line just like the other headcases that became team mates with LeBron. Look at JR, Lance, Javale, Dwight, Beasley, etc.
If he's lucky, and balls out, he's gonna get paid too. "LeLeader". :lol

[Tobio-Star]

Lakers are still not done making moves!! https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/3/5/21167232/lakers-rumors-add-another-shooter-after-dion-waiters-addition-free-agent-jr-smith-roster-cuts-agency

Man if they add Jr Smith, Clippers are more than done

[StrongLurk]

:roll:

Waiters is trash...at best he can be another ball-handler for 5 minutes while Lebron is out.

Really the Lakers can't get better than what they already are REALISTICALLY with their roster and salaries...which is what I was saying at the beginning of the year when people wanted to trade Kuzma...no team is just gonna GIVE the lakers another very good player for little back

The Lakers have a guard and big man rotation already...if they want to truly win a chip then AD/Lebron will have to be putting up 28-30ppg in the playoffs.

[bobopenguin]

Lakers are still not done making moves!! https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2020/3/5/21167232/lakers-rumors-add-another-shooter-after-dion-waiters-addition-free-agent-jr-smith-roster-cuts-agency

Man if they add Jr Smith, Clippers are more than done

also gotta bring back lance from china, then it's done.

[DoctorP]

also gotta bring back lance from china, then it's done.

:lol

[Tobio-Star]

also gotta bring back lance from china, then it's done.

I don't think that's necessary. Waiters already handles the ball well and we still have to see playoffs Rondo in action.

But Lance would still be an upgrade over Cook

[StrongLurk]

I don't think that's necessary. Waiters already handles the ball well and we still have to see playoffs Rondo in action.

But Lance would still be an upgrade over Cook

No he wouldn't, this poster is dumb as hell. Cook provides great value as an elite shooter from the PG spot...Rondo and Lance would cause the floor to shrink even more playing next to Lebron.

[bobopenguin]

No he wouldn't, this poster is dumb as hell. Cook provides great value as an elite shooter from the PG spot...Rondo and Lance would cause the floor to shrink even more playing next to Lebron.

and u are actually serious about it? wow damn son.

[Tobio-Star]

and u are actually serious about it? wow damn son.

StrongLurk for ya

[Axe]

Now lakers have cook and waiters for a weird party or something. 😹

[MrFonzworth]

Now lakers have cook and waiters for a weird party or something. ��

Yikes

[dreamshake]

Lol

[dreamshake]

Now lakers have cook and waiters for a weird party or something. ��

A pope, cook and waiters walk into a bar. Gee what could go wrong doe :lol

[Axe]

A pope, cook and waiters walk into a bar. Gee what could go wrong doe :lol
Rofl i forgot about pope.

[dreamshake]

Rofl i forgot about pope.

LMAO. Couldn't have put together a worse team :roll: :roll: :roll:

[insidehoops]

Surprised by this signing.

[E_Stamkos]

With the deadline having passed, they're taking a shot in the dark with Dion. Best case scenario, you get a motivated guy who can score off the bench and play above expectations. We all know he's a talented dude... You just have to hope he checks his ego at the door and accepts his role.

If not... You bench his ass or just outright waive him.

The guy doesn't have too many chances left in the league imo. That alone should be a fire under his anus.

[Lebron23]

So far he's been very productive in the scrimmages