[1] Previously, Wright played in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks.

While at Dayton, Wright was considered the "greatest above-the-rim player" in Flyers history upon graduating in May 2011.

On November 3, 2011, he was selected with the 3rd overall pick by the Maine Red Claws in the 2011 NBA Development League Draft.

In 46 minutes of action, he recorded 25 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1 steal in a 101–107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

[5] During his rookie season, Wright was assigned to the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League three times.

[6][7][8] In July 2012, Wright joined the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors for the 2012 Las Vegas Summer League.

[23] On August 8, 2015, Wright signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

[28] He was waived on October 14 as one of the team's final preseason roster cuts[29] and nine days later, he re-signed with the Oklahoma City Blue.