Heat's Waiters back in shape after injury

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Dion Waiters #11 of the Miami Heat celebrates against the Boston Celtics during the second half at American Airlines Arena on April 03, 2019 in Miami, Florida.

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Last year when I came off 1 of the most depressing & frustrating times of my life. Coming off injury & not feeling like myself nor looking like myself I was in a dark place mentally & physically , Because the game I love so much was taken away due to season ending surgery. Now a days with this social media ran world they laughed at me made jokes etc not knowing what I was battling or going through everyday. So instead of me joining the circus I told myself you from (Philly) you’ve been through worst shit in your life than this. So I promise myself I would work my ass off & get back to where I was before the injury. I’m not done yet but I kno somebody in the world prolli needed to hear this. Stay positive block out the outside noise & grind. #Philly🧀 #stayTune

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Dion Waiters has dealt with his share of injuries over the past three years, and the 2017-18 season was especially tough on the Miami Heat shooting guard. Often a target of jokes for his "Waiters Island" playing style, it got worse when fans began poking fun at his weight.

Waiters' conditioning improved upon his return from ankle surgery last season, but now he appears to be in tip-top shape and had a message for those who were cruel.