Dion Waiters is trying to make an NBA comeback, and the 31-year-old guard shared some eye-opening personal details with Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.
Waiters told Haynes about his mental health battle, which he said got “dark” at times over the last few years. The former first-round pick out of Syracuse credited therapy with helping him cope.
Fans who saw Waiters’ raw admissions offered support for him on Twitter this afternoon.
“Please please PLEASE just talk to someone. Therapist or otherwise, you don’t have to fight all your battles alone,” said one commenter.
please please PLEASE just talk to someone. therapist or otherwise, you don’t have to fight all your battles alone. https://t.co/lKYl0GYu6A
— sambo (@_CallMeSamuel) July 12, 2023
“Incredibly powerful stuff from Waiters, proud of him to be able to fight back and find his way back to a life he is happy with,” added Blue Chip Scout’s Andrew Harbaugh. “Far too many people don’t get the chance to fight back and lose their battle sadly.”
Incredibly powerful stuff from Waiters, proud of him to be able to fight back and find his way back to a life he is happy with.
Far too many people don’t get the chance to fight back and lose their battle sadly. https://t.co/tJ88xczY3E
— Andrew Harbaugh (@AHarbaugh_) July 12, 2023
“W Dion, respect even higher now for him,” said another fan.
W Dion, respect even higher now for him ????❤ https://t.co/EQulyRDAWJ
— Night ???? (@Nightmaher_) July 12, 2023
“Love u always @dionwaiters3 #WaitersIsland,” chimed in another Twitter user.
Love u always @dionwaiters3 #WaitersIsland https://t.co/ogZWuPZv6c
— Grant F (@Grant_Croft) July 12, 2023
“This so real bro,” said another fan.
This so real bro ????❤️???????? https://t.co/FIr4Eum5oH
— Head Huncho (@RIPBMF_) July 12, 2023
Kudos to Waiters for the courage and vulnerability to share his story. We’re hoping he continues to get the help he needs, and that his willingness to be open can help save others.
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