The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Scoot Henderson third overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, believing – like the rest of the
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That might still be true, but concerns about Henderson are plentiful. The 20-year-old is in his second season, and his struggles to break through are still
present – to the point where the Blazers have to consider whether he’s their long-term option at the point.
The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Scoot Henderson third overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, believing – like the rest of the
world – that they just acquired a franchise point guard who could hold down the position over the next decade-plus.
That might still be true, but concerns about Henderson are plentiful. The 20-year-old is in his second season, and his struggles to break through are still
present – to the point where the Blazers have to consider whether he’s their long-term option at the point.