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Well, one of those reasons people were giving for your performance was that you were out of shape. And when you were at Syracuse and you were heavy, you weren’t at your best, either. Do you think there’s a correlation there? Dion Waiters: It’s different for the NBA Draft, when you don’t have to do nothing. It was a couple weeks between the draft and summer league. I still wasn’t (in game shape). But now, you see me, there’s a big difference. Syracuse.com

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This is obviously a different part of your life. You are now into the real world. You have to do a lot of things for yourself. What has been the biggest challenge about that so far? Dion Waiters: Just having to say ‘no’ to a lot of people. People ask for things that they usually didn’t ask for. You just gotta say ‘no.’ Sometimes you might not want to, but you just can’t help that person in that situation at that time. That’s just basically it – just really watching your money and watching how much you’re spending and things like that. Syracuse.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Dion Waiters 

If Alonzo Gee is re-signed, he'll probably start at small forward. First-round pick Dion Waiters will be given every opportunity to start at 2. Miles could get a lot of minutes as the backup at 2 and 3, maybe as much as 25 minutes. Sulia

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Aran Smith: Dion Waiters is missing his second straight game. Has a wrap on his knee. He shot around some before the game, but not in the warmups. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Dion Waiters 

What he makes of the comparisons to Dwyane Wade. Dion Waiters: “I think it’s pretty accurate. Me and him play similar but it’s just great to be in that conversation with that guy. My goal now is to work hard and to be better than him. That’s what drives me and pushes me to be better than the guys in front of me now.” Sports Radio Interviews

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: #Cavs draft pick Dion Waiters on playing with Kyrie: "I just can't wait to get out there with him. I wish it started tomorrow." - JV Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters 

Sources are telling me that the Kings are still in "wait and see mode." They really like Thomas Robinson and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, but if neither player is available at #5 (completely possible), then they will most likely choose between the grouping of Dion Waiters, Damian Lillard and North Carolina big man John Henson. Sulia

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The Toronto Raptors have stayed aggressive in their pursuit to move past the Golden State Warriors at No. 7 and secure Waiters, league sources said. Multiple league executives believe Toronto (No. 8) and Phoenix (No. 13) made it clear to Waiters’ agent they wouldn’t let him slide past them. At the start of the process, Waiters was projected to go in the Nos. 15-25 range. He has rapidly ascended into the top half of the lottery. Yahoo! Sports

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Andy Katz: Syracuse's Dion Waiters could be in play at No. 4 to Cleveland, according to those close to Waiters. That would shake up lottery a bit. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Dion Waiters 

The Cleveland Cavaliers' intrigue with selecting Syracuse guard Dion Waiters with the fourth overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft has gathered significant momentum, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Cavaliers haven’t been able to get Waiters to visit Cleveland for a workout and meeting with officials, but it hasn’t extinguished management’s ever-evolving fascination with choosing Waiters at No. 4 – especially if the Cavaliers are unable to secure Florida guard Bradley Beal. Yahoo! Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Bradley Beal, Dion Waiters 

Cleveland has intensified its background checks on Waiters, and sources in direct contact with Cavs officials believe Waiters would be the franchise's choice over Kansas’ Thomas Robinson should the Charlotte Bobcats select Michael Kidd-Gilchrist at No. 2, and the Washington Wizards take Beal at No. 3. Yahoo! Sports

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One scout outside the Cavs said Waiters might be the best pure scorer in this draft, and scoring remains this team’s biggest need. With Antawn Jamison gone, they must find someone to take some of the scoring burden off Irving. That just might be Waiters. Akron Beacon Journal

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Ryan Wolstat: I'm not sure Barnes, Lillard or Waiters will be there at 8, but I think they're Toronto's top 3. In what order? Depends who you talk to Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Draft, Harrison Barnes, Damian Lillard, Dion Waiters 

Ryan Wolstat: Trades by other teams probably decide who Raptors get. If team trades up for Drummond, Waiters or Barnes could be there Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Draft, Harrison Barnes, Andre Drummond, Dion Waiters 

If the Warriors keep the pick, they are likely looking at three options: Syracuse shooting guard Dion Waiters, Weber State point guard Damian Lillard of Oakland or Connecticut center Andre Drummond. Waiters is no doubt high on the Warriors' list. The way his stock has risen, he likely won't fall outside of the top 10. But Golden State goes the shooting guard route, another name that could give them something to think about: Austin Rivers, a Duke freshman. San Jose Mercury-News

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Aran Smith: We're hearing Bryan Colangelo and the Raptors are leaning towards Austin Rivers over Dion Waiters at 8. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Draft, Bryan Colangelo, Austin Rivers, Dion Waiters 

I think Jerry West is pushing Waiters. Owner Joe Lacob is intrigued with Drummond. Barnes also in the picture if he falls. I honestly don't think the Warriors know yet. This is why you have to take our Mock Draft, and ANY Mock Draft with a grain of salt. No matter how well connected I am, I can't tell you what a team is going to do when even they don't know. Things will get clearer on Thursday ... HOWEVER, I know many teams who have made their choice in the draft room while on the clock. ESPN.com

Golden State Warriors, Draft, Jerry West, Joe Lacob, Dion Waiters 

The Warriors are preparing for a number of scenarios at No. 7. Depending on how things go on draft night, Barnes, Andre Drummond, Damian Lillard, Dion Waiters or even Kidd-Gilchrist could fall to them. The Warriors like all of the above, but like every other team in the NBA, not everyone agrees on the order. Warriors consultant Jerry West, sources say, has Waiters ranked quite high. Owner Joe Lacob feels like it might be tough to pass on Drummond if he's there. GM Bob Myers, is a Barnes fan. Everyone agrees that Kidd-Gilchrist would be the guy if he falls. There are also Lillard supporters in Golden State. This is why mock drafts are so difficult to make. How are we supposed to report to you what teams will do when they don't know themselves? ESPN.com

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: Confirmed reports of Terrence Ross coming in to work out for #Cavs. Also hearing Dion Waiters is rising. But No. 4 is too high for either. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Terrence Ross, Dion Waiters 

The Kings players have some very good ties to this draft class. Jason Thompson and his family are close with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The Evans family has ties to both Kidd-Gilchrist and Dion Waiters. Both of these players have worked with Lamont Peterson, Tyreke's trainer. The ties go deeper with Kidd-Gilchrist. Sulia

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