Rockets NBA Draft Prospect: Scoot Henderson Shut Down For Rest Of G League Season

NBA Draft and Houston Rockets prospect Scoot Henderson will be shut down for the rest of the G League season.

HOUSTON — Scoot Henderson, the projected No. 2 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, will be shut down for the remainder of the G League season — as first reported by ESPN.

Henderson gave up his college eligibility in 2021 to sign a two-year deal with G League Ignite. He has averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 assists and 5.4 rebounds in 29 career games with the Ignite.

The general public considers Henderson the second-best prospect entering the draft. He understands he will not fall below the top-five. And doing the NBA's Rising Star event in February, Henderson revealed he has already started to think about his fit on each potential team — which includes the Houston Rockets.

"I definitely think about playing with guys," Henderson said. "I've seen the Raptors, thinking about what it's going to be to play with Scottie [Barnes]. Or like playing with Melo [LaMelo Ball]. The Rockets, what's it like to play with that young corps? And of course, the [San Antonio] Spurs.

"I think about it. But I do not take it into serious consideration because I really do not know. I just try to control what I can control. And that's working out and how to expand my game."

Henderson did not say which player or team he prefers. But he acknowledged his desire to play in an explosive backcourt next to another dynamic guard. He described the idea as "showtime."

But regardless of which team calls his name on June 22 inside the Barclays Center, Henderson will bring his O.D.D. [overly determined to dominate] mentality to the NBA.

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