Is Scoot Henderson a Bust or Have the Blazers Failed Him?

After an uninspiring rookie campaign, Henderson came into year two with a metric ton to prove, still carrying the weight of being the No. 3 overall pick

Blazer fans are currently very divided on Scoot Henderson. Some fans believe that he is a bust and should not be starting, while others believe that the Blazers have failed him and are not putting him in a position to succeed.

There is no doubt that Henderson has struggled this season. He is averaging just 8.7 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game on 38.7% shooting from the field and 28.3% shooting from three-point range. He also leads the team in turnovers with 2.6 per game.

However, it is important to note that Henderson is still just 20 years old and in his second season in the NBA. He is also playing on a rebuilding team that is not expected to contend for a championship this season. This gives Henderson the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them without the pressure of having to win now.

The Blazers have a lot of young talent on their roster, and they are still trying to figure out how to best utilize all of their players. Henderson is one of those players who is still trying to find his role on the team. He is a talented player with a lot of potential, but he needs to be put in a position to succeed.

If the Blazers can figure out how to do that, then Henderson could be a key player for them in the future. However, if they continue to struggle to find a way to use him effectively, then they may eventually decide to trade him.