Originally the sixth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers, Martell Webster has had an interesting journey. Despite establishing himself as a three-point shooter, Webster revealed he would ‘probably' retire when his contract ended at the age of 30 back in 2014.

After being waived by the Washington Wizards during the 2015-16 NBA season, Webster decided to attempt a comeback with the New Orleans Pelicans two seasons later. However, the 30-year-old has announced his retirement on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/MartellWebster/status/914240377292562432

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As a career 38.2 percent three-point shooter, Webster was trying to make the Pelicans roster that desperately needs floor spacers for Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. However, it appears he is valuing his long-term health and time with family as he mentioned in an interview three years ago.

For the Pelicans, they are at a delicate stage as Davis is looking to win and Cousins will become an unrestricted free agent following the 2017-18 NBA season. While New Orleans re-signed Jrue Holiday and signed Rajon Rondo in free agency, it remains to be seen if it is enough to make the playoffs in the highly competitive Western Conference.