Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim knew before everyone else did. In his two seasons under the legendary coach, Dion Waiters came off the bench.
The sixth man role certainly isn't suited for everyone, but Waiters thrived in it. He was so good, in fact, that he flew to the top of draft boards during his sophomore season despite not receiving much draft hype as a freshman.
The Cleveland Cavaliers ended up selecting Waiters with the fourth overall pick of the 2012 draft, hoping he would pair with Kyrie Irving to form one of the most dynamic backcourts in the entire league.
It's early, but those hopes have yet to materialize. Waiters has shown flashes, but inconsistency has marred the start of his career. The chemistry with Irving appears to be largely nonexistent most of the time, as the two take turns offensively more often than not.
Despite Waiters' shaky fit next to Irving and history as a successful player leading the second unit, the Cleveland Cavaliers went out and signed Jarrett Jack to a four-year deal worth $25 million this offseason. Jack was the most accomplished sixth man on ...
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