Martell Webster is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. He was born on December 4, 1986, in Edmonds, Washington, and attended Seattle Preparatory School, where he played high school basketball.
Webster was selected sixth overall in the 2005 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. He spent four seasons with the Blazers, where he established himself as a solid three-point shooter and a reliable scorer. In his second season, he averaged a career-high 10.7 points per game and shot 38.5% from beyond the arc.
In 2009, Webster was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he played for two seasons. He continued to be a consistent scorer and three-point shooter, averaging 10.0 points per game and shooting 42.5% from three-point range in his first season with the Timberwolves.
After his stint with the Timberwolves, Webster signed with the Washington Wizards in 2012. He played for the Wizards for three seasons, where he had some of the best years of his career. In the 2012-2013 season, he averaged a career-high 11.4 points per game and shot 42.2% from beyond the arc.
Webster's career was plagued by injuries, and he missed significant time due to various ailments. In the 2014-2015 season, he played in only 32 games due to a back injury. He was waived by the Wizards in February 2015 and did not play in the NBA again.
Overall, Webster played in 580 NBA games and averaged 8.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. He shot 37.4% from three-point range for his career.
After retiring from basketball, Webster has been involved in various business ventures, including a cannabis company and a clothing line. He has also been active in philanthropy, supporting various causes such as mental health awareness and youth sports programs.
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