Scoot Henderson is entering a pivotal third season with the Portland Trail Blazers. He's trending upwards due to improved play and a projected increased role following the departure of Anfernee Simons. That combination is perfect timing for his development, and could result in a breakout campaign.
Blazers fans will soon realize that Henderson isn't behind in his developmental trajectory; rather, young guards take time to develop in the NBA. There are countless examples of this being the case, including Russell Westbrook, Mike Conley, De'Aaron Fox, and Darius Garland. Henderson is next in line.
Scoot Henderson is showing improvement and just needs time
Henderson was prematurely written off as a bust after an underwhelming rookie season.