About Dion Waiters

Dion Waiters was born on December 10, 1991, and is a Philadelphia native who has presented Made in Philly since its early editions.

Waiters played college basketball at Syracuse before being drafted fourth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2012 NBA Draft. He plays guard for the Miami Heat.

Across the 2016–17 campaign, he averaged 15.8 points, 4.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game.

Designed with the spirit of the city in mind, Made in Philly was positioned comfortably in the middle of summer 2018 — the fifth annual event — welcoming Philadelphia's best and brightest out for an evening of elegance and class.

Made in Philly is an annual event presented by Dion Waiters, a Philadelphia native and professional basketball player whose career has carried him from college at Syracuse to the NBA and now to the guard position with the Miami Heat. Waiters grew up in the city and has been connected to the event since its early editions, welcoming guests each year for an evening that blends the energy of a revitalized Philadelphia with the elegance of a suit-and-tie affair at the Crystal Tea Ballroom. His involvement gives the gathering a sense of hometown pride and personal investment, since the celebration was designed with the spirit of the city in mind and continues to draw attention from visitors who want to experience Philadelphia nightlife at its most polished and celebratory.

Detail	Fact
Born	December 10, 1991
Hometown	Philadelphia
College	Syracuse
2012 NBA Draft	4th overall, Cleveland Cavaliers
Position	Shooting Guard, Miami Heat
2016–17 averages	15.8 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds