DieHardBrownsFan Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Dion Waiters Attributes Absence During National Anthem to Religious Affiliation By Joseph Zucker, Featured Columnist Nov 7, 2014 SHARE TWEET NEXT ARTICLE » USA Today 108.0K Reads 496 Comments When Dion Waiters was absent on the Cleveland Cavaliers' bench prior to Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz, many fans wondered if something was wrong. On Friday night, Waiters clarified the reason for said absence: He observed his Muslim beliefs. "It's because of my religion," Waiters revealed, per Chris Haynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group. "That's why I stayed in the locker room." Rick Bowmer/Associated Press Haynes added that Waiters "is rededicating himself more to his Muslim faith" and "appears to be in a happier state." The 22-year-old came off the bench to play 13 minutes in what was a 102-100 loss to the Jazz. He scored five points on 1-of-2 shooting. Heading into Friday night's game against the Denver Nuggets, Waiters is averaging 7.5 points, one assist and one rebound per game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 "I don't be trying to play de basketball too much, it's because of my religion...." Seriously, I didn't know about this... now when he gets cut, he'll claim discrimination... He should already be gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I don't think this idiot realizes he can stand for the national anthem AND be a muslim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I don't think this idiot realizes he can stand for the national anthem AND be a muslim. Exactly. Thats what I don't understand. He probably alienated himself from other teammates and the fans for good on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Does he really believe it? Or, it's just an excuse ? I don't get it. No surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 "I don't get it. No surprise" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 So he's against America because he's a muslim. That's what that statement means to me. Ok. I'd get rid of him he's a bum anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 He was present for it at the next game. Just FYI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 He was present for it at the next game. Just FYI I am sure someone had a discussion with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I am sure someone had a discussion with him. I wonder if they mentioned is on the court performance as well... WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I wonder if they mentioned is on the court performance as well... WSS I think he got the on the court message loud and clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Thie OP story is somewhat questionable and seems a bit like the author might be trying to spin the story to suggest he missed it because Islam forbids standing for the anthem (hint: it doesn't). Waiters said he was in the locker room praying and that's why he missed it. The author of the OP story clarifies below: http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2014/11/claveland_cavaliers_guard_dion.html The key quote: Dion and I had a long conversation on Saturday and we came to the realization that we were thinking two different things. When I asked if he planned to continue his pregame ritual, I meant did he plan on skipping the national anthem from here on out. He said he was under the impression that I was asking if he would continue his prayer and meditation before games. Fair enough. Waiters reiterated that he would be present during the national anthem. He called it a "simple miscommunication" and added that he's looking forward to moving past this situation. In any case, it looks to me like renewing his faith helped him get right in the head with being benched, because he scored 17 points off the bench vs. the Nuggets the day after this story came out. http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2014/11/lebron_james_likes_dion_waiter.html#incart_related_stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Bottom line is he belongs on floor with his team mates when the anthem is playing. If this were a Christian everyone would be howling mad and it would make the big news media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Bottom line is he belongs on floor with his team mates when the anthem is playing. If this were a Christian everyone would be howling mad and it would make the big news media. ... didn't you just post a story from the "news media?" You called to "get rid of the bum".... It sounds like this was just a mis-communication. If he were a Christian, it would be taken as that. As a Muslim though the worst is immediately assumed, no benefit of the doubt. And that's why we have people like you posting stories like this. Really, the whole thing is a non-story... but w/e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MLD Woody Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 i accept your surrender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhite Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 ALLLLLLAAAAAH AAAAAAACKBAR! (BOMB EXPLODES) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 ... didn't you just post a story from the "news media?" You called to "get rid of the bum".... It sounds like this was just a mis-communication. If he were a Christian, it would be taken as that. As a Muslim though the worst is immediately assumed, no benefit of the doubt. And that's why we have people like you posting stories like this. Really, the whole thing is a non-story... but w/e Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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