I watched some Scoot highlights for the first time last night. My impression is... he's definitely going to the Hornets at #2. WOW !!
but we're talking about Charlotte, Scoot would instantly become their best player. They literally have no excitement on that squad. Increasing Fun factor on tank teams is important.
those cats in Charlotte have had to root for Oubre Jr. to have big nights. BORING. They need to spice things up.
Watch this video. You are forgetting that Charlotte has LaMelo ball. If he’s not excitement, I don’t know what is. He’s off-the-charts as a passer. Word is they want to build around him. He was the 3rd pick in the 2020 draft so there is a certain amount of investment in looking for a good fit for LaMelo for the next 7-8 years. Is Scoot the best fit? If Charlotte determines Scoot and Miller are pretty similar in potential for the Hornets? LaMelo is a fantastic passer. Do you want to combine LaMelo with another fantastic passer who is (right now) not a good outside shooter, or with a 6’8” forward who can shoot the shit out of the ball? Miller was near 50% on catch-and-shoot 3-pointers. There are lots of teams that are “win now = make the playoffs” like Sacramento was last season. Look at who Sacramento drafted. Keegan Murray. He worked out well for them, even if he’s not a player you build around.
You make a valid point. I can see LaMelo and Scoot possibly working together but LaMelo really needs to be surrounded by shooters because he plays best with the ball in his hands ...as does Scoot. Again they can play well together but will each of them play their best next to one another? Miller will have to screw up that visit for them not to take him..... unless Scoot just blows them out of the water with his.
"Scoot would instantly become their best player". I just don't see it, with LaMelo still on the team. LaMelo is looking like the real deal. His only problem is injuries, and Steph Curry had a few early in his too. Scoot will bring excitement like Billy Ray Bates did in Portland, but i don't see his game being close to as polished as LaMelo's is.
I just don't see it. They've also got a very good Terry Rozier at 2 guard. I think they take Miller , or trade the pick. I will say if a lot of teams value Scoot & Miller as high as some in here do, the Hornets and Blazers should be able to get a haul in return for it. Like how much NFL teams have to spend to move into the top 3 for a QB.
They already have an excellent PG. Rozier is a good shooter. They need impact at the wing and center positions. You see generational in Scoot, i see Billy Ray Bates.
“That is an interesting look into the personality of Scoot Henderson. Henderson can be someone cerebral, a student of the game through and through. He said that he’s studying Andre Miller, one of the smartest point guards ever.” Elite athleticism and cerebral - rare combination
And he seems to be supremely confident, which is critical for a superstar. That's what separates Dame from a lot of players. It's hard not to imagine Scoot and Sharpe running the break together.
Here is one of Scoot’s better games. It includes all shot attempts, fouls committed, turnovers as well as the usual points/assists/rebounds.
He’s a good passer. He’s gonna need to work on his shooting so he can blow by guys easier. I really don’t like his defense tho
Yeah, this is a real red flag for me. If Miller is there at 3, I’m in favor of using the pick. Scoot? Not so much.
IF we trade Dame I’m starting to lean towards Amen, if he hits Thompson/Sharpe would be a massive backcourt, tons of size and athleticism. I’d want a young big plus picks for Dame.
