The Portland Trail Blazers plan to speed things up this season, and that is extremely welcome news for everyone, but specifically third-year point guard Scoot Henderson. The former No. 3 pick has struggled in half-court offensive sets during his first two NBA seasons. But Henderson's blazing speed and leaping ability make him an obvious option to lead a fast-paced offense. When Henderson gets downhill, he's at his best.
He just hasn't been able to get downhill much. In Henderson's two seasons, the Blazers ranked No. 16 and No. 21 in pace, and No. 13 and No.