The second-year point guard has had a disappointing start to his pro tenure.
On paper, bringing in highly-regarded rookie point guard Scoot Henderson looked like a very savvy move for the Portland Trail Blazers to make early in the 2023 NBA Draft. In practice, he looked significantly more raw than anyone was expecting, despite having significant opportunity on a lottery-bound squad. Still just 20, Henderson hasn't looked much better this year.
Henderson was demoted by Billups to a permanent bench role, following an underwhelming rookie season for the former No. 3 draft pick. In his 17 healthy bouts this season , the 6-foot-3 G League Ignite product is averaging 11.8 points on .419/.321/.780 shooting splits, 5.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.9 steals a night.
Billups, a five-time All-Star, was honored in Springfield this year. A three-time All-NBA honoree, two-time All-Defensive Teamer and the 2004 Finals MVP, in addition to his All-Star accolades, the 6-foot-3 Colorado product at one point led his clubs to seven consecutive conference finals appearances while with the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets, including two straight NBA Finals in 2004 and 2005.
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