Scoot Henderson Steals Spotlight, Charlotte Regretting Miller Pick

0:00On April 24th, Scoot Henderson just exploded for the Portland Trail Blazers, dropping 31 points on 11 of 17 shooting, including 5 of 9 from 3 to Steel Game 2 on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. With Victor Wimbenyama out due to a concussion, Portland jumped ahead in the series and Henderson looked every bit the star. Back in the 2023 draft, Scoot was seen as the clear number 2 prospect behind Wimbee, but Charlotte passed on him for Brandon Miller, prioritizing fit next to Lamello Ball. Now, with the hornets watching playoffs from home again, that choice is getting a fresh look. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the, what if, especially since Miller hasn't had a playoff breakout like this yet, even if he held his own against. The Magic. Henderson's poise under pressure is validating Portland's pick and stirring some regret in Charlotte's front office. Miller's no slouch though, he's averaging 20 points a game with career best efficiency, despite shoulder issues and no full healthy offseason.

1:02He's hit big shots and earned talks of a big extension this summer. As this series heats up, Scoot's rise could push Portland deeper into the Western Conference playoffs, leaving everyone wondering if Charlotte missed their cornerstone. That wraps Charlotte Hornets News today, brought to you with AI.