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Webster signs with Pelicans

Angus, not too much of an issue considering CDR is a 6"7/6"8 slasher who isn't a shooter.

If they it was between CDR and Webster, they would have let Webster go back to NZ long ago - but its clear they dont seem them as substitutes per se.

In the grand scheme of things though it does mean one less roster spot available.

The best thing about Websters chances is that in the eyes of the Peli's hes a shooter. Thats his role. I think theres some understanding there that he isn't going to lock down defensively or make crazy plays for his teammates. I think this alleviates some of the pressure..hes there to shoot..if he does more than its a bonus. But simply put if he shoots really well at camp the spot is likely to be his. He is close..a few good shooting days could get him a contract.

I shot with him earlier this year and the dude went 97/100 on threes. Crazy.

I assume the Pelicans signing Chris Douglas-Roberts for two years is not good for Webster's chances.

what about ennis if he is cut by the heat

Agree, Fotu's potential at 21 is unbelievable. He played fairly solid minutes in the ACB as a 20 y.o.

One of the disadvantages of College Basketball - If he stayed at Hawaii, his first pro gig would have been as a 23/24 year old. You lose that "potential tag" somewhat. If you come out at 23/24, the pressure is really on to make your first gig work and to kick on. Otherwise the window really closes.

I hope regardless of the situation that this is the start of a working relationship between Breakers and Pelicans.

It can only do the league great things if NBL teams are being looked at by huge clubs.

Gotta think it's the sort of thing that will lift Abercrombie to the potential that we think he has then nothing will.

Delly shoots a lot of open threes AFAIK.

Webster is scouted and guarded pretty heavily.

Anon,

The funny thing is that all the things you described about Webster can perfectly describe Dellavedova as well (save for the height..Webster is actually a much better shooter than Delly though) - yet he was actively in the rotation last year for the Cavs.

Considering how hard it will be to find a 'local' SG who can get anywhere close to Webster's production, they may have to sign an import SG/scorer (ala like a Beal), cut C.Jackson (Charles of course ;) and go get a player like Horvath in - and hope Pledger, Horvath and Wynyard can get you by at the C position.

might as well bring Phil Jones back before you mention Peter Crawford.

Magden?

TeRangi will start at SG for now. They will make a decision later on if he makes the team.

And goes to show the quality of the Breakers development academy. A few years back I thought he'd develop into a pretty good NBL player, he has far exceeded my expectations with his ability to create his own shot off the dribble and get off his shot in the pick and roll situation. His d has improved greatly with his improved conditioning.

Good luck to him and hopefully he makes it.

They must have really liked the look of him in training, workouts and scrimmages over this past week.

He is a master of the pick and roll so that's going to really help his chances.

I reckon he gets a roster spot.