Fans want him to start now. His teammates even think he's ready. But coach Nate McMillan is preaching patience. Sure, Portland’s 18-year-old shooting guard will take his lumps this season, especially on defense, where McMillan says Webster has 'no clue'. But the 6-7 Seattle high school product could find himself in the starting lineup if his jumper is as good as advertised. At the least, he'll be one of the Blazers' key players off the bench and a fan favorite.
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