Though they tried to deny it, it was no secret that there were issues between Dion Waiters and Kyrie Irving. Waiters thought he should be started and wanted to get his hands on the ball more but that situation only worsened with the addition of LeBron James and Kevin Love. Everyone knew it was inevitable that Waiters would be traded and on Monday it finally happened as he was sent to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
via Larry Brown Sports:
One of the reasons Waiters was unhappy with the Cavs is he thought he should be starting. In fact, Sam Amico of FOX Sports reports that Waiters believes he is a better player than Kyrie Irving and that the Cavs “favored” Irving.
Cavs coach Blatt told Waiters he needed spot-up shooter. Waiters resisted. Believes he’s better than Kyrie, thought Kyrie “favored” by Cavs.
Waiters, a former No. 4 overall pick, obviously won’t be running the offense in Oklahoma City. That job belongs to Russell Westbrook. Still, Kevin Durant said Monday that he expects Waiters to step in and contribute immediately.
“We’re gonna make him feel wanted,” Durant said, according to Amico. “Don’t think he felt that the last couple years.”
