We examine the latest update regarding shoulder injury of Scoot Henderson alongside his potential return date
On Friday, Portland Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson had to leave the court early during the NBA 2K24 Summer League game due to injury. It is reported that the MRI on Thompson’s left ankle indicated a Grade 2 sprain, and the Houston rookie is reportedly slated to miss the rest of Summer League.
Scoot Henderson shoulder injury update today, report and return date news
INJURY UPDATE: Scoot Henderson (R shoulder) will not return to today’s @NBASummerLeague game @ HOU.
— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) July 8, 2023
When will Scoot Henderson return to the court?
Due to a right shoulder injury, Scoot Henderson, the third overall pick, was unable to play till the full-time in his eagerly anticipated NBA Summer League debut on Friday night. When the Trail Blazers were playing the Houston Rockets at the Thomas & Mack Centre in Las Vegas during the third quarter, Henderson injured his shoulder. According to reports, the player will undergo MRI test to confirm his shoulder condition is well.
After scoring 13 of his 15 points in the opening frame, Scoot Henderson got the crowd psyched and had a great start. In addition, he had six assists, one steal, & five rebounds to round out his night. Regarding Henderson’s injury, the Blazers will proceed with great caution and hence, basketball fans might not get to see him until he has fully recovered, regardless of whether the MRI results are negative or not.
Why Henderson can become the starting Point Guard for Portland Trail Blazers?
After two seasons with the G League Ignite, Scoot Henderson, one of the most highly anticipated guard prospects in recent memory, appears to be ready to live up to all the hype. In 19 regular season games last year, Henderson averaged 16.5 points per game, 6.5 assists, 5.4 rebounds, & one steal while competing against NBA players and aspirants in the G League. Henderson is the Trail Blazers’ starting point guard of the future, especially with the likely departure of superstar Damian Lillard, who has asked to be traded to the Miami Heat.
Scoot Henderson will have a tremendous chip on his shoulder after finishing third in this year’s draft. Although he was sure that he ought to have been the first taken, Charlotte Hornets refused to even select him with their second overall pick. Henderson appears to be the most prepared of the top three picks to take the role of franchise player. No matter the circumstance, he has always said the appropriate words, and his performance on the court also demonstrated his readiness.
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