10-year veteran Webster retires after brief comeback attempt
Martell Webster is hanging up his sneakers.
After a two-year absence from the Association, Webster attempted to make a comeback with the New Orleans Pelicans this summer. It wasn't to be, however, and the 30-year-old forward used social media to announce his retirement from the game Saturday.
I Thank the amazing organization in New Orleans for for the opportunity to play,I've made the decision to hang the ๐and return to the fam๐๐๐ฟ
โ Martell Webster (@MartellWebster) September 30, 2017
Webster was selected No. 6 overall in the 2005 draft, but struggled to stay healthy throughout his career. Between various injuries to his feet, back, and hip, Webster played just 580 out of 804 possible regular-season games from 2005-15.
Through stops with the Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Washington Wizards, Webster averaged 8.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.