One thing that the NBA D-League offers is opportunity. An opportunity to show what a player can do. An opportunity to prove their value and show that a player can compete with the best athletes in the world.
For most players, veterans or rookies, an opportunity is all they need.
It’s been nearly five years since Von Wafer’s last appearance in an NBA game. Outside of five games with the then Bakersfield Jam during the 2013-14 season, Wafer spent the past five seasons in Italy, China, Puerto Rico, and Russia.
Over the course of his 12-year career, Von Wafer has experienced several positive and negative moments.