Von Wafer last played in the NBA in 2012. However, he hasn’t given up on playing in the league and wants one more opportunity to show he can contribute.
Wafer was drafted in the second round of the 2005 draft by the Lakers. From there, he went on to spend time with the Clippers, Nuggets, Blazers, Rockets, Celtics, and Magic. Wafer has also played in leagues in Greece, Italy, China, Russia, and most recently Puerto Rico.
On Tuesday, the 31-year-old guard posted a series of candid and reflective tweets, letting the world know he’s not ashamed to use social media to help him get another chance in the NBA. Wafer even said he will show up to NBA facilities, if needed, to seek out an opportunity.
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
— von 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
— von 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
— von 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.
— von 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
— von 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
— von 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.
— von wafer (@vonwafer13) July 26, 2016
After seeing Wafer lay it all out there the way he did, it’s hard to not root for him to receive the chance he desires. In his last stint in the NBA, with the Magic during the 2011-2012 season, Wafer played in 33 games and averaged 5.9 points in 14.2 minutes per game.
Wafer wouldn’t be the first person to show up at the doorstep of a team, if he chooses to go that route. A man stood outside of the Houston Texans’ stadium holding a sign last year, encouraging them to give him a shot. While the Texans ultimately passed, the Jets did sign him to the practice squad. Hopefully, Wafer gets a look too.
