Not too long ago, Washington Wizards fans pleaded with their team to #FreeOtto on social media.
Up until this past season, Otto Porter‘s role with the Wizards was uncertain.
The team was reluctant to give him major minutes after his excellent summer league run two years ago, and signed Paul Pierce to fill the starting void left by Trevor Ariza‘s departure.
Once Pierce left town last summer, the Wizards lurked around for other possible veteran replacements, ultimately landing Alan Anderson.
At the very least, Anderson was expected to be a major contributor off the bench.