How Portland Trail Blazer Scoot Henderson Spent His First $1M | My First Million | GQ Sports

"I feel like the G League just gives you that competitive edge. I just wanted to play with the best players I could play with at my age." Scoot Henderson became the youngest player to sign with NBA G League Ignite for $500K a year. From a $50K shopping trip in New York City to investing a percentage into his Next Play 360 community, find out how NBA G League standout Scoot Henderson made, spent and saved his first million dollars.
Director: Chris Smith
Editor(s): Jimmy Chorng
Celebrity Talent: Scoot Henderson
Executive Producer: Traci Oshiro
Producer: Jean-Luc Lukunku
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Production Manager: James Pipitone
Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
Talent Booking: Paige Keffer
Camera Operator: Ethan Sneed, Adam White
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Audio: Benton Corder
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Associate Director of Post Production: Jarrod Bruner
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[@q.s.9810]

So out of his first million he splurged 70K, 20K of that being for his family, bought a house, invested over 100k in his famly business, and STILL managed to save more than half a million? he got my respect

[@felipebrunetta2106]

Financial literacy is such a beautiful thing

[@MrNawfsideVet]

he didnt pay taxes thats why lol

[@KillasStayFly]

@@MrNawfsideVet he made more than a million between gleague puma and other investments lol why would they make a video about grossing 1m

[@gsp3428]

spending 50k on clothes is way too much for your first million. He will be super rich and can afford it. But I wouldnt call that financial literacy. I think the athletes like Saquon Barkley who put literally everything into the bank and live off endorsements are the real smart ones.

[@Chancemorgan44]

@@gsp3428 its 5%? Stop trying to be negative.

[@camdrawscrew]

Not only is he growing and getting better, sounds like he has his spending and savings on lock

[@mxrcoonthegame8399]

ngl no hate, but 50 grand on clothes is crazy🤣🤣

[@markville1061]

@@mxrcoonthegame8399 but outta a million dollars, it’s only like 5% of the overall income so not bad at all

[@mxrcoonthegame8399]

@@markville1061 good point

[@camdrawscrew]

@@mxrcoonthegame8399 no hate, but if clothes are his thing, perfect, its 50k is only 5% of that first M.

[@thebrownjames1656]

@@markville1061 And he also put 540k dollars in bank.

[@MP-oi7dz]

This video made me respect Scoot even more - which I didn't even think was possible. If not for Wemby, this dude would be a guaranteed first overall pick.

[@jojo-ze2kl]

he will if the thunder or rockets have the 1st pick

[@benjamintaylor8461]

@@jojo-ze2kl no he wont lol

[@sharmarkeismail4698]

I’m still taking him 1st, tall players like wemby aren’t durable

[@marzelsimmons8708]

@@jojo-ze2kl don't think so bro nobody passing up on wemby just look at the hype he getting it just as much as Bron an Zion you don't pass on those guys no matter what position they are

[@marzelsimmons8708]

Thunder could have wemby and chet at the 4 and 5 and rockets would put him down there with sengun and already have Porter and green nobody passing on wemby

[@johnjones9901]

He really seems to have his head on right, bravo to not just his parents, but his family, sister and all. Cheering for your success man! Can’t wait to see you devastate the league 💪🫶🙏

[@oliverinsu5894]

Scoot seems like such a chill dude. Hope he does well in the leauge

[@Anthony-uf3oz]

think you meant league,bro

[@stew3089]

i haven’t taken a liking to somebody coming out the draft since Ja, and as good as he is he ain’t got the maturity this dude does.

[@fj5528]

Crazy he made 1million in the G that’s tuff 🔥🔥😂

[@abdulhayylatif]

Puma paying him as well

[@mgm8075]

I was like…they paying g leaguers millions now?

[@d.felixphoto2260]

Endorsements pay

[@SkyraXD]

@@mgm8075 they got a pay increase similar to baseball + endorsements

[@THATSMONTE]

That’s what I was gonna say lol

[@ritaa9244]

10k on VC is crazy

[@stevebyrum5571]

FR

[@MartyByrdeIntern]

had to be cap

[@zzzzzzzoooorrrroroooo]

@@TheCamagee that shi is lame pc is boring cuz of modders

[@Tinr2d2]

Whats VC

[@user-el4su7tl6f]

@@Tinr2d2NBA 2K's in game currency. Its like vbucks in fortnite. Crazy this man spent 10 bands on that 😓

[@redherring4119]

Hope he has a good long NBA career. Looks like he has his head straight.

[@Soccer_vids]

Very smart young man… very impressive. Bright future for him… bless up

[@24SparrowJack]

that's if he doesn't let it get to his head

[@patrickgetsit]

Y'all editing the title had me confused for a second 😅

[@Bdgmunney20]

Nobody else seeing this after the draft n how they went back to change their title 😂

[@uthamanj]

I like the way he thinks. If he keeps this up, he will be successful life after basketball.

[@adamsilver6277]

People acting dumb not knowing they just changed the title🤣

[@Synclon]

Scoot is Soo humble man Soo Inspirational

[@terrytitus5291]

Met him,he seemed laid back,not stand offish!

[@mustaphadiomande5871]

He saved and invested about 900k and still says he could've saved more that's crazy. He won't go broke.

[@GoatReactz]

You got the numbers wrong but yeah hes doing right...

[@mustaphadiomande5871]

@@GoatReactz house is 250k which I consider an investment plus next play is his business 130k + the 540k in savings

[@nelsonzhu7204]

Amazing how the first and second times he buys stuff is for his family, shows a lot about his character. He is going to be a great player in the league.

[@gilbertnicholas1582]

It's great to see that he has a really good family guiding him and he listens to them

[@mrtroublemaker1956]

Great to see that he has an educated family helping to guide him through all that money stuff and make him understand the value

[@ChiliPeppers246484]

This kid has a great family and foundation. This is what you love to see.

[@ralpheonowens5583]

Y’all funny for changing the title 😭

[@bobbylobby135]

Articulate, sharp, and humble dude right here! Rooting for this man to succeed at the highest level. I just wish he wasn’t a Niners fan 😅

[@droptopfab9162]

Lol Niners winning superbowl next year

[@kilkys8820]

Nah 10 K on the video games😳 he done spent Racks on VC 😹😹

[@terrytitus5291]

He sounds like he is heading in the right direction.I met him after the last Ignite game.Was hoping to see him play in person but knew he was done before the end of the season getting ready for the next chapter.He seemed cool,got an autograph promotional!!!

[@chuckcurr1378]

So proud of him and love watching him grow up .family first

[@rastkofisekovic2709]

This guy has a good soul, big fan of him ! God protect Scoot, he is special .

[@alexhunt.]

10 bands on 2k is crazy

[@Secondroundpick]

10k on VC is crazy…

[@victormendoza9431]

2k robbed him

[@ilikebasketball5788]

Ik dude tweaked

[@HampETX903]

He said for the whole gaming console setup on Instagram

[@kingshottah4429]

Thats why ion play 2k cause wtf lmaooo

[@BaByBoyKay1]

To you because you don’t have his kind of money 😂

[@riicolana2819]

It’s crazy these kids making millions in the g league. Well done young man

[@gregordrizzlewing7339]

That puma contract the real bread until he hit nba of course

[@JoShiestyy]

It’s the endorsements and him being a lottery pick

[@nathanielsimmons9276]

Bro good for sure, hope he gets to the league.

[@youngdai9094]

Raised well you could tell wish none but success fa you brother💪🏾💯

[@keithshowell6688]

Please take note you next gen ballers and entrepreneurs! I was a top 50 drafted baseball player who had a very short career and never made alot of money compared to today's players, but Scoot has been taught extremely well and if you noticed, he did not talk about jewelry or even a new depreciating automobile!!! Congrats to Mom and Dad and his siblings. the sky is ready for Mr. Henderson to ascend on his NBA future flights! $540K went to $aving$!!!

[@AccentBwoy]

Hope he invest wisely too bcz 540k in the bank is not going much

[@DorianGroup82]

Thank you for your transparency.

[@GM-ie2zl]

@@AccentBwoy depends who you talk to

[@seaor2k122]

​@@GM-ie2zlHe needs to out thY money in a 401K and let it grow over the next 20 years.

[@milorddl]

Love how y’all changed the title😂🤞🏾

[@michaeldeborja9138]

This dude fr the first NBA dude on here that routinely donates a large sum of money to charity, attended wealth building summits, investing in real estate, saves more than half of his paycheck, and still looking for more investment opportunities. He got my respect.

[@szn1580]

Blessed young brotha!!

[@atty.fernandog.madarcos8724]

So young and got a milly already. Good job Scoot!

[@riverflowwtruckingtv]

Great video

[@adamr149]

Glad to have this guy in Portland, seems like a grounded dude much like Dame.

[@Biid21]

Well spoken youngin, he don’t look distracted too much but you can tell this life style is still very new to bro

[@jh0720]

He’s focused and he’s got that dawg in him I think he’s the way safer #1 pick

[@kadenmalm9483]

As a blazers fan who’s family is out the Bay Area, hearing scoot say he wanted to be a 9er growing up jus made my day lmfao

[@ItZaViBe89]

I am becoming a big fan of Scoot. Dude is going to make it big in the NBA

[@user-rx3iw4xg2u]

How tf they know he would go to Portland

[@Deniz-qs6he]

@@user-rx3iw4xg2u yea thats what Im saying

[@smellykush48]

@@user-rx3iw4xg2ucame to the comments just to find this

[@yuser10]

They changed the title

[@carljrdavid9538]

@@user-rx3iw4xg2uwas so confused too bro

[@Meezyouttaherex]

Just hooping and saving his chicken gotta love it 🙏🏽

[@KnoeMeGaming]

How did they know he was going to portland 4months ago

[@ayk5737]

they edited the title

[@CarlosSanchez-nb1co]

dont lose this humbleness Scoot!

[@BillBene67]

Listening to this kid and hearing his sisters on draft night, I'm really impressed by him. He just gets it. Has an edge to him. Hard to explain. I think he'll be great in the league.

[@YaBoyyJohnNBA]

Scoot is so inspirational

[@dastarfishpat15]

Scoot gonna be a stud in the nba 💯

[@Adlaybra445]

Respect bro a lot now, he mad funny and seems very responsible 😂

[@Ibekdub-xD]

The fact you have someone really investing into his family is a beautiful thing

[@Ardns]

10,000 USD on NBA 2K VC is crazy

[@mohamedabdourahman9845]

Crazy you’d think 2k would give him an endorsement deal and give him a bunch of VC

[@tehxys]

it’s so crazy to me that this guy was my neighbor and i used to hoop with him and his brother when i was younger now he’s up like this

[@kiwi2452]

cap

[@254ChuckDawg]

​@@kiwi2452how

[@bluebird4424]

Scoot Henderson is my favorite player on this series. IMO he kept it objective and did not create so much overhead for himself. 🥰💯

[@aigeee]

Ayy sick

[@jacobsouliere5548]

No one gonna see how the video says Portland trail blazer scoot Henderson and the video came out 4 months ago

[@robloxbaconstorytime3282]

they updated the name

[@shivalrus]

gotta love scoot

[@thirteentomoe]

I am rooting for this Guy.

[@sconnieeee]

Rooting for this dude

[@KiteOMM]

they edited the title y'all lmao

[@twomuchsoss]

so tuff

[@juandoe7802]

The best of luck to this younman! Charlotte...be smart!

[@benhinds57]

Seems like a great kid. Well raised.

[@someNBAguy]

Bro getting exposure and a million before the league. This draft really finna introduce the next gen of the league

[@wesanderson7918]

Love this kid!

[@noahpotts4947]

We love you scoot

[@JayKnowsBall]

Forever a Scoot fan because he wanted to play for the niners❤️💛❤️💛 bang bang

[@julioescobar8872]

Cant wait to see him hoop wit Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey next year ❤‍🔥

[@HollisticHuman9]

great young guy shoutout bro

[@kalaniandthekompany]

How was this posted 4 months ago?.. he just got drafted?. Twighlight zone moment …

[@Richxwolf]

He fasho aint no cocky arrogant boy like lamelo or mikey williams. S/o Scoot man

[@rm367]

This is a very clever kid. Raised well!

[@tonyh4513]

He is totally grounded. I love to see this and he's only 19. Impressive.

[@i_get_buckets303milehigh4]

500k savings is amazing good for you my man I hope you come to Houston and Pair up with the Jalen Green

[@bear8647]

They called him a trailblazer before he became one

[@Tallst]

i love him so much

[@lucasthomassen7144]

now how did they know he was a trail blazer 4 months ago if the draft happened like 2 weeks ago...? what am i missing.

[@serhatg5090]

My man just made 100 builds

[@raynation2k]

This dude is going to be great! and he Smart too

[@xaviermunoz4243]

big potential

[@dandyaniel5986]

honestly i loved his game but I also expected him to not be humble this video proved me wrong

[@johann6695]

besides his VC investment it's alright. besides that he seems to be a chill guy, I'm hoping he can earn a lot more in the League these next few years!

[@tbawws3975]

For a guy his age and his position , Scoot has handled his money really well

[@MidtownMeezus]

This dude is going to be one of THEM

[@kobyslagel7259]

Glad this guys a blazer

[@teddy2372]

Love scoooooot

[@NbaLive4ever]

Parents raised him well! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@gurugotnocensor]

Feel like he gonna be a successful athlete no matter what dude is smart.

[@richrisingsf]

New era, these boys touching M’s b4 they even touch the league. I’m all for it.

[@stephenkousei8951]

love how u handle your finance man!

[@_diw_5705]

am i tweakin?

[@WyWid]

They edited the title lol. This creeped me out at first. Smart

[@joelatkinson2037]

Scoots a real mature guy, exactly what you want in a pg

[@rondosapp3904]

How do u have him a trailblazers Before the draft and that’s were he actually went🤔

[@MHuss213]

Changed the title

[@ayeangel7336]

I like scoot, he seems very humble

[@antoniocerqueira7396]

Respect this kid

[@pkrskinkaphant4612]

10k on vc is crazy 😭

[@Sar0]

Don't know this player but happy to hear him put so much into savings. I hope he makes the nba but if he doesn't that savings money put into a index would make him a cool million within 7-10 years

[@teddy2372]

google him now

[@inigo5370]

This guy is humble af and cool. The only thing I don’t like bout him is repeating “you know” like a thousands times.

[@futurehofer1564]

bro is already rich, will be the no2 pick while dudes want to go to college for a year lol If you are a one and done it is pretty clear that the best path is the G League Ignite

[@scrap1965]

Players get paid nil now so they still get paid around the same

[@futurehofer1564]

@@scrap1965 nah Scoot gets his G League deal + endorsements and he dont gotta fake going to class

[@alohatigers1199]

@@scrap1965 But if you are guaranteed to get drafted in the NBA, you might as well go to G-League

[@alohatigers1199]

@@futurehofer1564 Fax. and if NBA players want to, they can simply buy a PC, and take some online courses so they don’t need to go to college

[@futurehofer1564]

@@alohatigers1199 actually the G League Ignite said they would pay for them to go college if they wanted to study I believe, so like even that part is covered! but yeah they could also just do what you said, so much better

[@infamouskidd8767]

Scoot would be amazing in San Antonio

[@maxuff5049]

Goat