Inside the Mandalay Bay Convention Center at the G League Showcase in Las Vegas, all eyes and television cameras focused on an 18-year-old guard seated at the end of the bench who will soon be the face of an NBA franchise.
Ignite point guard Scoot Henderson had several ESPN cameras recording him cheering on his teammates from the sideline as he missed games at the Showcase due to injury.
After the Ignite played the final game on Tuesday, Dec. 20, Henderson spoke with HoopsHype for an exclusive interview. Henderson discussed how the G League experience has shaped his development, why he should be the face of an NBA team, the battle with Victor Wembanyama to go No. 1 overall in the draft, a scouting report on his game, player comparisons, and more.