Scoot Henderson has spent the majority of this past season being viewed as a surefire second-overall draft pick, going directly behind Victor Wembenyama. However, on May 16, the Charlotte Hornets landed the second selection in the 2023 draft after moving up two spots in the lottery.
Now, Henderson’s chances of going second look far less clear-cut. It’s not that Henderson is a bad player or has underperformed during his year with the G-League ignite. Nor is it because his pre-draft interviews have failed to impress.
If we’re being honest, Henderson has done everything right up to this point.