Martell Webster

top two players at this postion will battle it out for the starting spot.

Nic Batum and Martell Webster....possible starters
Rudy, Roy, Outlaw, and rookie Dante Cunningham will all likely get some PT at this position.

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ut the need for high school players to go to college to mature, where do players like LeBron James, Martell Webster, Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O'Neal, Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Rashard Lewis, Amare Stoudemire, Monta Ellis or Al Jefferson fit in?  What about those guys with NBA ready bodies and/or minds?  Is it fair to keep them from something that they're obviously ready for just because some of their peers are not?  How can we really justify robbing those players (and many others) of several years (or potentially a lifetime, if a player gets hurt in college) of NBA salary?

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(a good, but inconsistent player) makes only a little more than $1,000,000 per year, he (along with Martell Webster, Brandon Roy, Travis Outlaw and LaMarcus Aldridge) will be due for a contract extension shortly, which would tie up the Blazers future cap space.  By moving Jack and replacing him with Augustin, the Blazers will free up more cap space that could then be used to bring in a big trade (also utilizing Raef LaFrentz’s expiring deal) or free agent signing in years to come. 

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basket from 20 feet out to the three-point arc.  This should help players like Steve Blake and Martell Webster, who are reliable perimeter shooters that are somewhat incapable of creating their own shots.  Lastly, Brandon Roy should benefit on offense as opposing defenses will be prevented from helping on his slashing drives.  If defending big men commit to stopping Roy, Oden will be open underneath for many easy dunks, however if the big men stay home, Roy has proven that he can score on just about anyone in a one-on-one situation.

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ything of quality in return, we also have to consider adding one of our talented youngsters, either Martell Webster or Travis Outlaw. 

I remember a few months ago, I was thinking, "man, Trout is an indispensable part of our future!  Too bad Marty can't get on board, it looks like he may never 'get it'."  A little time, a little patience, and more distance from The Streak has made me think differently.  Travis has a flair for the dramatic, and he has nights where he looks unstoppable.  However, I find myself saying "ugly shot" or "that was weird" almost every time Trout releases - and about 45% of the time, after the shot goes in, I'll say "well, I guess that worked!"  Martell, on the other hand, takes shots that are more within the flow of the offense, and I always find myself saying "good look" when he lets go of the ball.  He doesn't hit as many of them as I would hope, but I like the shots he does take - if anything, I wish he would take a few more.

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