Over a year ago, Houston Rockets shooting guard Ben McLemore found himself in a state of aghast after receiving some unfortunate news that would alter the course of his professional basketball journey forever.
The 26-year-old — who starred for six different coaches through his first six NBA seasons — was placed on waivers after playing in 19 games during his second stint with the Sacramento Kings.
Without any team or roster spot to call his own, the former lottery pick, whose game once evoked comparisons to Ray Allen, was forced to return back to the lab and watch as fellow draft classmates passed him by.