The former Miami Hurricane shooting-guard quickly agreed to a partially-guaranteed deal with the Washington Wizards after the conclusion of the NBA Draft, but appeared to be a long-shot to make Scott Brooks‘ roster.
Despite a shaky showing during Las Vegas Summer League, McClellan proved to be an effective scorer in preseason, displaying his ability to score both off the dribble and in catch-and-shoot situations.
The odds of making an NBA roster after completing four years of college and going undrafted were slim, but McClellan possessed both the skill and physical tools to stick in the nation’s capital.