{"id":157907,"date":"2025-09-04T15:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=157907"},"modified":"2025-09-04T13:04:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T17:04:24","slug":"the-time-is-now-for-scoot-henderson-to-be-the-blazers-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/09\/04\/the-time-is-now-for-scoot-henderson-to-be-the-blazers-star\/","title":{"rendered":"The Time Is Now For Scoot Henderson To Be The Blazers Star"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scoot Henderson<\/a> is the Portland Trail Blazers’ most perplexing player. Most people know he has the potential to shine, but his first two seasons were a bit disappointing. He could be the Blazers’ star in Chauncey Billups’ system, but the clock is ticking.<\/p>\n

The Time Is Now For Scoot Henderson To Be The Blazers Star<\/h2>\n

With a more promising roster compared to previous years, Portland is ready to compete. 2025-26 could be a make-or-break year for the Blazers<\/a>. The same goes for Henderson, who will be in his third season and has something to prove.<\/p>\n

Many have dubbed him the Blazers’ future star ever since the Damian Lillard<\/a> trade in 2023. In his first two seasons, Henderson has not lived up to those expectations. The potential is there, but the development has not gone as well as the fans hoped. With the Blazers’ point guard problem<\/a> following the addition of Jrue Holiday<\/a>, Henderson might have a shorter leash.<\/p>\n

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Jan 16, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups encourages guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the second half against the LA Clippers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fans Are Waiting For The Blazers’ Star Player<\/h3>\n

Since the Lillard trade, the Blazers have not had a superstar player. Henderson became the obvious choice because he was a point guard taking over Lillard’s spot. Unfortunately for him, he did not have the optimal pathway because of Anfernee Simons<\/a>‘ presence.<\/p>\n

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Buy Scoot Henderson stock while you can<\/p>\n

We aren\u2019t looking back after this season https:\/\/t.co\/IkEapcTXpR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/MYb7qwEVX2<\/a><\/p>\n

— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) July 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n