Scoot Henderson's ambitious goals: Rookie of the Year award and beyond / News - Basketnews.com

Rookie guard Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trail Blazers confidently aims to win the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year award while expressing his ultimate aspiration to be remembered as the best player ever to play the game.

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Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson is setting his sights high for his debut NBA season.

Scoot Henderson

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Selected as the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Henderson confidently stated in a Playmaker interview that he envisions himself clinching the Rookie of the Year title for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

"My goal, obviously, is to win rookie of the year, and I will win rookie of the year," Henderson stated.

While securing the Rookie of the Year award is undoubtedly a challenging feat, the next season might present even more formidable competition.

Victor Wembanyama, a double-double machine often likened to the best prospect since LeBron James burst onto the scene in 2003, is poised to lead the charge for the San Antonio Spurs.

As the episode drew to a close, Henderson elevated his aspirations to an even grander level.

"When people think of Scoot Henderson, I want them to think of the best player to ever play the game," Henderson said.

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