Washington Wizards’ swingman Martell Webster entered the league as the sixth overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers a decade ago. Carrying high expectations out of high school, Webster was supposed to become a part of Portland’s young core.
Unfortunately, injuries never allowed the former standout to find a rhythm in Portland and the setbacks continued after he was dealt to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Following his second back surgery, Webster was waived by the Wolves and his future in the NBA looked bleak. He eventually got a work out with the Wizards in 2012 and earned a one year deal for the veteran’s minimum with the club.