The 2023 NBA Draft is already part of the past, as every team and player are getting ready to start the 2023-24 NBA season.
Scoot Henderson was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers as the No. 3 overall pick, joining disgruntled superstar Damian Lillard.
The young point guard has shared his excitement about joining the team, even trying to persuade Lillard not to request a trade.
Etienne Calahan, via NBA Central, revealed which number the former G League Ignite guard will wear when his professional career starts.
Scoot Henderson will rock #00 🔥
(Via @EtienneCatalan) pic.twitter.com/ACMAYxfv7J
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) June 24, 2023
Henderson will wear the No. 00 jersey, a curious move considering that Lillard owns No. 0 on the Blazers.
He’s already keen to share touches with Damian Lillard, and this decision can be considered another move to convince Lillard to stay with the team.
A lot was said about Henderson, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Portland Trail Blazers leading up to the draft.
In the end, the Hornets selected Brandon Miller as the No. 2 overall pick, leaving the door open for Portland to take Henderson.
With this move, they have three exciting young players on the roster, in Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, and Shaedon Sharpe.
Damian Lillard will reportedly give more time to the front office to try to build a competitive team around him.
Scoot Henderson could be a future superstar in the league.
In 19 games last season, he averaged 16.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists in the G League.
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