Webster has a few more hurdles to clear before he can call New Orleans his new home but the noises emanating from the Pelicans are promising. The franchise — home to basketball's best young player in Anthony Davis — want a player of Webster's capabilities and a spot on the roster appears a realistic target for the 26-year-old.
"What I love about the club he's going to is that there's a roster spot there," said Breakers coach Dean Vickerman. "They're looking for a person of his talents. If he gets over there and competes against NBA guys and shows what he can do, he definitely has a legitimate shot at it."
That shot arrived after Webster's virtuoso efforts in the Tall Blacks' defeat against Australia in the Oceania series, when the Kiwi proved himself against NBA regulars Patty Mills and Matthew Dellavedova.
Having already participated in a mini-camp with the Indiana Pacers, Webster's performances raised eyebrows in America and led to a promising phone call from his agent earlier this week.
"I said I'd find the quickest flight and be over there ASAP," Webster said. "It all came up very fast and I'm trying to get everything organised, but I'm grateful for the opportunity and I'm just going to go there and do my best."
Webster understands what that entails. His role, if one eventuates, will be to provide instant offence off the bench, and scoring is something he's always shone at.
What could prove the difference is his abilities at the other end of the floor, where his ever-improving defence will have to stand up to the test against men bigger and quicker than the players he's accustomed to guarding.
"Obviously I'm not going to go over there and be a star," he said. "I've just got to play my game and at that level you have to contribute at both ends of the floor. So defence will be a huge focus for me."
And if that focus can be applied in the fashion Webster has recently shown for club and country, he's well aware of the prize which may await.
"This is the dream starting to come true."
