Before preseason started, it was reported that Jarell Eddie – a sharpshooter who signed with the Washington Wizards last year after an impressive stint in the NBA Developmental League- was a lock to make this year’s roster.
Eddie entered the league and knocked down four 3-point shots against the Brooklyn Nets. Normally, a player would have the opportunity to build on that momentum, but Randy Wittman was coaching the team at the time.
He quickly slipped out of the Wizards’ rotation and was relegated to the end of the bench, where he became popular for his enthusiastic towel waving.