Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson's strong finish to his first NBA season has earned praise from The Athletic's John Hollinger, who highlighted his improvement areas.

By the Numbers
  • Henderson ended his rookie year with a 9.5 PER.
  • He shot 32.9% from 3-point range by the end of the season.
  • Henderson made 35% of his 3-point shots after the All-Star break.
Yes, But

Hollinger did point out areas for improvement, particularly Henderson's inside finishing and shooting percentages in certain ranges.

State of Play
  • Henderson's late-season performance has been acknowledged and appreciated by national analysts like Hollinger.
  • Improvements in shooting and passing have been highlighted, despite the need for refinement in finishing at the basket.
What's Next

Henderson's development trajectory will likely focus on enhancing his inside finishing and overall offensive efficiency, building on the progress made in his rookie season.

Bottom Line

Scoot Henderson's late-season surge in performance, recognized by analysts, underscores his potential in the league while emphasizing the areas he needs to work on for future growth and success.