I’m watching a one hour convo between Chad Ford and Howard Beck about Scoot from December 2021. I didn’t learn this until listening in, but apparently Scoot was about a month too young to qualify for the 2022 Draft. Both guys agreed Scoot would be #1 over Banchero, Holmgren, or Smith. We got him in 2023. Shae would’ve been the #2 or #3 prospect in 2023, he slips to us in 2022.
“His mother would even have to bring his birth certificate to the games just to prove he was the same age as the other players, as the opposing teams parents and fans couldn’t wrap their heads around a kid doing the things that he was able to produce on the court.”
that midrange pullup is a deadly weapo to pair with his killer first step. and 19 yr old PGs don't normally make the kinda reads he does.
He's like the Floyd Mayweather of basketball. Destined to be an athlete since birth. Started with football as a kid then switched to basketball. I don't think he ever seriously considered doing any other profession. He had 24/7access to a basketball gym owned by his family.
Scoot Henderson Scouting: Why the 2023 NBA Draft prospect is the best guard prospect of the decade Sam Vicenie and Adam Spinella
People keep saying he’s 6’2 but he measured at 6’2.5 barefoot. He’s probably closer to 6’3.5 in shoes.
Anfernee Simons measured 6' 2.25". CJ McCollum also measure 6' 2.25". So, unless they are wearing thicker shoes, Scoot isn't shorter than either of them.
Lu Dort is about the same size as Scoot right? And he plays SG. Sometimes SF. I know it's a lot to ask for, but if Scoot really wants to give him and Dame the best shot together, he'll dedicate himself into becoming a stopper on defense.
He did say in the rookie press conference, regarding defense, he wanted "to grow in that aspect, and become one of the premier defenders in the league." Lu Dort is .25 inches taller w/out shoes at 6' 2.75". Dort's wingspan was measured as 6' 8.5". Scoot is said to have a 6' 9" wingspan.
Sounds good, but BRK was never close to doing that. Teams don't value Ant that much and Nurk is an average center.
Agreed, but that wasn't the point of my post. I'm saying Dame would be fine if this team had better starters. Having Scoot back him up and play with him some minutes is not the issue. Not having a legit starting forward is.
...and of course you don't play hoops with the top of your head. Moreso then either Ant or CJ, he's got a combo of athleticism, length and bulk that should allow him to better guard bigger players. STOMP
