Scoot Henderson Is NOT a NBA Bust

Before trading Damian Lillard, the Portland Trailblazers drafted the future of the franchise in Scoot Henderson.
He had a rough rookie NBA season, but don't sell your stock. He is far from a draft bust.
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[@ethanpottle2490]

I remember when people knew it takes until year 3 to see how a young guard has truly developed. Nobody has any patience anymore and it absolutely ruins the discourse around basketball.

[@KernalPancakes]

Nah it just makes the naysayers look foolish.

[@DocSkirv]

He has played 62 games. Most of them as a teenager. He is a hustler. In Scoot we trust.

[@slader350]

darius garland had a horrible regular season and turned out to be an all starr talent give him time

[@snarkmark2806]

lol. Garland shot over40% from the field, and 36% from long. NOT the same kind of bad.

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

@@snarkmark2806casual and poole

[@ScarletDream21]

I don't think Scoot is a bust; he just had a tough adjustment to the NBA coming from the G League. Victor was playing against grown men, and Miller played against top competition in college. If you see Scoot in person, he's not that big, so his adjustment is going to take some time.

[@braddunn84]

They called this dude a generational talent

[@TheSadistNat1on]

dooooooohhhhh. go scoot

[@ripcity0066]

This season, I quickly accepted that we couldn't expect much from him because the transition was tougher than we thought. But next season, I'm looking for a serious glow-up. Totally with you on all your points, though-him always favoring his right hand for layups is just wild for an NBA player. Next season, I'll give him some more time, but I want to see way more aggression when he's driving to the hoop and on defense. A few games with over 25 points and getting close to a triple-double would be dope (he's got the physique for it). If he develops well and our front office does their job (yeah, I know it sounds weird), we've got a solid core with him and Shaedon.

[@NomadVevo]

People definitely put a lot of pressure on him, but at the end of the day his nba debut was concerningly bad. He was way better as the reg season went on. If he didn't show improvement like he did, I would be worried about him long term. I'm just hoping he can develop a consistent shot. Portland doesn't need to get their hearts ripped out like russ did to the thunder.

[@scootover7]

I think it takes about 4-5 years before you could consider a player a bust. I think he will improve. I didn't get to watch him too much. Being thrown into the fire at point guard to me I think would be difficult, I'm curious how much I am without shoes, I'm probably about 6ft 3 to 6ft 4 with shoes, probably 6ft 1 to 6ft 2 without , I'm only guessing. Granted when I played in 8th grade, I didn't understand most of the plays, so I think I could be a sharpshooter,

[@snarkmark2806]

You can’t take that long with a high pick. After year 3,they’re going to be expecting an extension, and if they haven’t shown significant upside,you’re dumb to give it to them.

[@ronoceanii3576]

Why he aint playing summer league.

[@cameronfry]

Let’s wait a few years before we cry bust. He was still a teenager last year plus it’s not his fault he got picked so early by the Blazers of all teams.

[@starshipcaptain4753]

BUST

[@snarkmark2806]

You can’t really call anyone a bust after one season, but Scoot and both Thompsons will bust out.

[@starshipcaptain4753]

He can't shoot

[@ZeroG]

Imagine drafting someone #3 out of the G-League just in case they might one day be good.

[@RealGameBall]

That's how every draft pick works, rarely are rookies NOT a negative on the floor

[@lewis3132]

I would like to see Scoot and Wiseman on the same team. Two of the biggest busts in recent NBA history.

[@jirikurto3859]

I think Scoot should petition the NBA to wear a see-through mesh jersey and then he needs to get like two big nipple rings that everyone can see through the mesh Jersey. Also, he needs some body tattoos that are like neon colors.

[@richardwang1739]

I do think Scoot is going to get worse next year. He doesn't want to be great. His motor is low when it comes to working out.

[@resudeew2636]

Huh?

[@metal--babble346]

Henderson got drafted by the worst Franchise in the NBA. The Blazers are so disorganized, some of their starters play half a season then quit. "Can't play tonight coach Billups, my cat bit my finger."

[@resudeew2636]

Found the guy that doesn't know what a rebuild looks like

[@Fox250R]

Most of his really good games were off teams not even guarding him. Blazers are doomed

[@ramslife7295]

hater

[@wetlikewater237]

just not true but ok

[@ClayTorres69]

Save you 6 minutes: Bust.

[@tylerminson4104]

It’s not even possible to be a bust after one season

[@kokushibo6823]

@@tylerminson4104if wemby played like this y’all would’ve torched him

[@KernalPancakes]

@@kokushibo6823 Comparing a 7'4 center to a 6'3 point guard is a pretty funny joke.

[@CarloBarlo69]

Hope you’re ready to stand on that take next year.

[@kokushibo6823]

@@KernalPancakes that’s not what y’all were saying when wemby played his first summer league game 🤡🤡

[@eddydesir7702]

Scoot just doesn't have a good grasp for the game. His IQ is abysmal. This offseasin he needs a deep dive into his tape, really look at what he did wrong

[@metal--babble346]

Portland got scammed. Oh well, there's already more terrible seasons and maybe better rookies planned for the Blazers future.

[@HorusLuperc]

Nah. He’s done

[@gabrielefavadalberto4820]

you dont have patience

[@davidbrook9209]

He should have been picked in the 2nd round

[@Fox250R]

Exactly

[@CarloBarlo69]

Hope you’re gonna stand on that next year