Scoot Henderson is almost recognized as the second pick in the 2023 draft. If it weren’t for the generational superpower Victor Wembanyama, then he should be a strong candidate for the No. 1 pick—after all, he is one of the most talented players in modern draft history.
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We haven’t seen Henderson on the court since he suffered a broken nose and concussion on Nov. 18, and some NBA scouts believe he won’t play for the G-League Ignition.
Henderson, a sophomore with the Ignition, returned to the game in January. Henderson is a name that will come up again and again before the draft. He is at the top of every media forecast and has performed well in various evaluation metrics: amazing athletic ability, excellent rhythm control, excellent sense of space and from any position. The shooting range can be shot anywhere.
Between now and June, Scoot Henderson’s name is poised to bombard basketball circles.
Scoot Henderson NBA draft resume
Height: 6 feet 2 inches
Weight: 195 lbs
Birthday: Feb. 3, 2004
Position: Point guard
Offensive role: main scorer, offensive initiator
Defensive role: point guard
Predicted landing point: Top 3 picks
Highlights of the draft – advantages:
The biggest concern for Scoot Henderson is that he is not tall enough; but because of his extraordinary physical explosiveness and long 6-foot-9 wingspan advantage, this part will not be a problem in the draft. He can fly explosively around the rim, plus enough skill to evade top blockers.
Henderson can rely on all kinds of tricks to attack and break the defense. In terms of offensive ability, there is not much to be worried about him. He is amazing, his cutting is also very talented, the speed of the first step can be called a first-class guard level, he also knows how to switch the passing speed, and he also shows good ball intelligence after receiving the ball.
The best offense in the league comes from a playmaker like Henderson, who can pick up mismatches and punish poor defenders with isolations. He’s a perimeter pass cutter who uses his speed to crush defenders while also relying on his excellent offense creation ability to deal with big locks. He’s not known for his defense, but with his length, stamina, and defensive effort, Henderson still produces occasional surprises.
Draft Highlights – Disadvantages:
There aren’t many downsides to Henderson. At only 18 years old, he naturally struggles with decision-making at times. Almost every point guard faces a period of hitting the wall as he evolves to the next level. Today’s NBA pace is bound to challenge Henderson’s adaptability early on. Decision-making on the defensive end must be faster, and there must be a balance between scoring and giving and losing. Longer term, though, most scouts still believe Henderson will find his balance at some point.
Henderson’s shot selection isn’t flawless, but it’s a necessary evil for a confident player whose obsession with winning will push him to be more restrained in his shots, both in confidence and ability. Ability to do anything; now, he just needs to learn how to find the position that suits him best.
Henderson is bound to have room for improvement on the defensive end. After all, as an 18-year-old young player, Henderson is still figuring out what his position is. Although the best physical fitness and defensive attitude are there, he still has to find out how to realize it. The best way for those abilities to last the entire game, not for the occasional defensive highlight.
summary:
To win the No. 2 spot in 2023, Henderson will have to fight off the Thompson Twins, Nick Smith Jr. and other potential stocks that may pop up at any time; After careful research and analysis by each team, they chose to highly believe that his future can be expected. Whether it is the solid data, the details visible to the naked eye, or the professionalism on the field, he has won the hearts of all scouts and managers. .
Henderson definitely has the ceiling potential of an All-Star, or even the annual lineup, and can be the league leader in terms of scoring and assists. He will be the absolute core that should be given to him for a long time when he steps into the league (No matter which team selects him), if the mainstream opinion is not mistaken, with him as the cornerstone, he will lead the team to the next prosperous age.
[Contributing Editor Xu Lizhe/Responsible Editor Xie Yiqian]
This article is compiled for reference:2023 NBA Draft scouting report: Scoot Henderson
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