

This season he converted just 27.5% of those shot attempts. Henderson’s biggest weakness is his three-point shooting. Overall, his basketball IQ at such a young age is astonishing. Henderson is also a strong rebounder on both ends of the court. He works to recover loose balls and grab steals to create transition opportunities. He’s displayed solid hustle for getting around screens and staying on his assignment. He’s shown tremendous potential defensively, being able to disrupt and read plays. While his height has been a concern, Henderson’s strong frame and six-foot-nine wingspan make up for it. On top of being a primary scoring option, he can facilitate the offense and has shown flashes of great playmaking skills. The guard has repeatedly displayed his ability to easily penetrate the paint and create opportunities for himself using exceptional ball handling and fancy footwork to blow by defenders. His jump shot inside the three-point line is reliable, and he also excels at executing pick and rolls. He excels at finishing, especially through contact, and delivers highlight reel dunks on a gamely basis.Īlong with his phenomenal interior scoring, Henderson is a mid-range threat. These traits, combined with his explosiveness, allow him to thrive in transition and near the rim. His greatest strengths are his athleticism, physicality, and speed. Henderson is dubbed one of the best point guard prospects in years. He also has the benefit of having two years of experience playing against some NBA players.

From his time in the G League, Henderson has shown dominance in transition, explosiveness at the rim, and strong defensive instincts.
