Whether or not Lillard is suiting up alongside him in Portland, Henderson indicated he’s focused on his own game and making an impact as a rookie. Published Jul 1, 2023 KARL RASMUSSEN ...

After Damian Lillard reportedly requested a trade on July 1, the Portland Trail Blazers’ third overall pick Scoot Henderson seemed to be headed for a rookie season as the face of the franchise.

When that happens, Henderson will have massive shoes to fill. Beyond replicating Lillard's impact on the court, the 19-year-old will carry the hopes of the organization on his shoulders.

Damian Lillard's return to the Portland Trail Blazers has been a welcome sight around the league, especially considering his ...

Lillard holds no ill will toward the Blazers for drafting his potential replacement. He said on the It Is What It Is podcast (starts at 48:25 mark) it "wasn't a deal breaker for me at all" that ...

Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson was asked about the trade request from superstar teammate Damian Lillard that took the NBA world by storm.Lillard officially requested to be traded from ...

Henderson and Ball were on the same Rising Stars team at All-Star weekend in 2022. That night, Ball's creativity stood out to Henderson. "Just seeing that up close, it was pretty cool," he said.

Scoot Henderson walks in front of the NBA Draft stage and a photo of Damian Lillard after being selected third overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers on June 22, 2023. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images) ...