Dion Waiters claps back at critics claiming he’s overweight

Heat guard Dion Waiters is not one to shy away from criticism, and it didn’t take him long to address the fans who have been claiming that he’s overweight.

Waiters, who is currently listed at 216 pounds, is a bit bigger than other shooting guards in the league, but has still been effective this season, averaging 14.8 points and 3.8 assists per game. He spoke to reporters and defended himself amid the claims of him being overweight, saying that he’s actually lost some weight this season, and has only 6 percent body fat.

“Where’s the strength-and-conditioning coach?” Waiters said, via Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel. “I’ve got 6 percent body fat. I’m 219. Last year I was 225, 223, playing the way I was playing. I’m lighter. You know if I was [heavier] there would be a bunch of red flags everywhere right? I ain’t got to post no pictures on Instagram to prove it to nobody. I’m in the best shape of my life. They don’t say it when I’m dunking.”