After months of doubt, Scoot Henderson finds the light


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this night against the GrizzliesThe Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak, and this success coincided with a major comeback Scott Henderson. While Victor Wembanyama and Brandon Miller shine, Third pick in the 2023 draft he didn’t set foot on the floor this season, and the audience at the MODA Center gave him the warmest ovation to celebrate his return.

“He was impressive defensively. He brought energy, sped up the game, made some shots,” liked Tiago Splitterwho has not trained him yet. “There are still areas for improvement, but it was really good to see him fight.

Coming off the bench, Henderson contributed a lot with 11 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds in 21 minutes. Proof that the tear on the back of his thigh has healed well and that he can continue his career. Now we have to make up for lost time and help the Blazers get back to the playoffs.

“Physical dimension, saving, stealing the ball…” answers Henderson when a journalist asked him what he missed the most. “But also finding the open player at the right time, creating plays… Basketball is really beautiful when you play it right. When you can find that beauty at a constant pace and at a high level… Honestly, it’s a magnificent sport. I love it.”

Will he be the successor to his new teammate Damian Lillard, as suggested by his No. 3 draft pick? Will he join the starting five for the last thirty matches? “I deal with reality, not expectations” Parting cut. “And the reality is I’m trying to make him better. I don’t care what people expect. What I care about is who Scott is as a person and how I can make him a better player.”



2026-02-07 16:52:00

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