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Scoot Henderson Explains Why Damian Lillard Shouldn’t Request Trade From Trail Blazers

Scoot Henderson wants to play alongside Damian Lillard and requested the superstar to not request a trade.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jun 23, 2023
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The Portland Trail Blazers ended up holding on to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 Draft and selected generational guard prospect Scoot Henderson instead of making a trade for a win-now veteran.

Damian Lillard had repeatedly indicated he wanted the Blazers to trade the pick, but it seems the franchise couldn’t pass up on Henderson’s potential. The guard out of the G League Ignite explained why he and Dame should be teammates next season. 

“If we combine our games, it’ll be over.” 

Scoot Henderson on why Dame should stay with Blazers:

“If we combine our games, it’ll be over.”

(via @NBATV) pic.twitter.com/USKod2c257

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 23, 2023

All eyes will be on Lillard, who is being pushed into a position where he’ll have to openly request a trade. At this point, it may be the best-case scenario for both parties as the Blazers can dedicate themselves to rebuilding around Scoot, and Dame can go to a win-now team to compete for a championship.


Damian Lillard Faces A Big Decision

We’re at a point in the Lillard and Blazers’ relationship where continuing with this doesn’t make a lot of basketball sense. Similar to what happened with Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves, this relationship has hit its natural expiration date. Trading Dame now could yield great future results.

Henderson would be a good on-court fit next to Dame as an explosive guard that can create, play off-ball, and be a standout defender from day one. Anfernee Simons may become the odd man out, with the Blazers possibly convincing Dame to at least start the season with the team after trading Simons for a win-now prospect.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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