Scoot Henderson missed out on being the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but showcased impressive maturity after going third overall to the Portland Trail Blazers.
On Thursday, the San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first pick before the Charlotte Hornets took forward Brandon Miller second. Henderson landed on the Trail Blazers, going third out of the three consensus top players in the class.
In the buildup to the draft, Henderson and Miller divided fans and NBA figures over who is the second-best prospect behind the generational Wembanyama. The Hornets opted for the star out of Alabama, while Henderson will join a young guard core in Portland alongside Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons.
