Von Wafer begs on Twitter for shot to return to NBA
Guard Von Wafer wants another opportunity to compete on the grand stage of the NBA once again, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.
The 31-year-old last played in the league during the 2011-12 season for the Orlando Magic, which was his seventh team in six seasons. Wafer had also suited up for the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Los Angeles Lakers, who drafted him 39th overall out of Florida State in 2005.
In a series of tweets posted to his account on Wednesday, Wafer openly pleaded for another shot to play NBA basketball, and he'll do it for next to nothing if need be.
wish I had this mentality at a young age. I don't care how talented you are if ur mind is not in the rt place talent can only go so far
— Vakeaton wafer (@vonwafer13) July 26, 2016
I pray for another opportunity man. It may never come. Take that as a lesson make the most of everything u are given. Nothing is promised
— Vakeaton wafer (@vonwafer13) July 26, 2016
Do not stress about what you can't control. That energy you are wasting on that could have gone towards an even bigger blessing
— Vakeaton wafer (@vonwafer13) July 26, 2016
Please kids don't be like me. Wasted so much God givin talented over the years but that's cool we moving forward and doing it Rt now.
— Vakeaton wafer (@vonwafer13) July 26, 2016
I'm not ashamed to get on social media and beg for an opportunity back in the nba. I don't care about nothing just give me an opportunity
— Vakeaton wafer (@vonwafer13) July 26, 2016
Not about 💸💸 either because I'm str8 on That end. my legacy on tha line man. I'm not goin out like that. There will only be 1 Von wafer
— Vakeaton wafer (@vonwafer13) July 26, 2016
if I don't get a call by the 15th. I'm going to start going to nba facilities and asking what do I need to do just need a opportunity.
— Vakeaton wafer (@vonwafer13) July 26, 2016
Wafer is as well-traveled a pro as it gets, haven taken his skills to Greece, Italy, China, Russia, and Puerto Rico over the years.
In 200 total NBA games, Wafer averaged 5.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists, shooting 42 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from 3-point range.
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