Scoot Henderson hasn’t lived up to the hype so far in his young career. When the Trail Blazers drafted him third overall in 2023, they were supposed to be getting a sure-fire star, the next great point guard. CBS Sports gave the pick an A grade, saying it was the “easiest pick in the draft” and “the Blazers nailed it.” But, since arriving in Portland, Henderson has struggled much more than expected, raising questions about how high his ceiling truly is.
Since returning from injury this season, Henderson is showing he can still become a star, and he’s doing it in a surprising way.