As a senior in high school, Waiters helped Columbus East to a state championship over St. Joseph, who were led by his eventual Buckeyes and Pacers teammate Clark Kellogg.

On Waiters’ role as a key bench player focused on defense and rebounding on the early Jordan Bulls, head coach Doug Collins said "He never complained.

He was an awesome guy, a gentle giant off the court..."[3] Waiters averaged 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds throughout his NBA career.

On his death, former teammate Brad Sellers said "…he taught young players like me what it was to be a professional, how to be appreciative of your moment.

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