After a strong NBL season and recently impressing against the likes of Patty Mills and Matthew Dellavedova, Webster garnered plenty of NBA attention, but the Pelicans convinced him to come to New Orleans for an NBA tryout.
With Jrue Holiday and Quincy Pondexter looking to be limited or downright missing in action at the start of the 2015-16 season, Dell Demps remains on the prowl for viable talent. This time, he is going to have a look at a candidate from half-way around the world. Corey Webster, who plays professionally for the New Zealand Breakers as well as that country's national team, is expected to fly to New Orleans within the next 24 hours.