Sterling "Scoot" Henderson is a 6 foot 3 inch point guard who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. Born on February 3, 2004, Henderson is a rising young star in the NBA. The second youngest of seven siblings, Henderson earned the moniker “Scoot” due to his early childhood antics, scooting across the floor as a baby.
Scoot Henderson first gained a reputation as an explosive point guard at Carlton J. Kell High School in Marietta. He was considered the second-best point guard of the 2021 class while attaining a five-star athlete status. After high school, Henderson did not take the traditional NCAA route as he signed a two-year $1 million contract with the NBA G League Ignite.
In the 2021/22 season, Henderson showcased his prowess in 11 games during the G League Showcase Cup and 10 exhibition games, boasting an impressive average of 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. The Portland Trail Blazers liked Henderson's raw talent, and selected him with the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Ever since Henderson burst onto the basketball scene, he has been making waves on and beyond the basketball court. On June 15, 2022, he secured a multi-year endorsement deal with Puma, before stepping onto the NBA courts.
Adding another dimension to his burgeoning career, Scoot Henderson also ventured into the film industry. He portrayed the character of Romeo Travis in a film called Shooting Stars (2023). This is a movie that delves around LeBron James' high school years.
Scoot Henderson Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $9,770,880 | - | $9,770,880 | - | $9,770,880 |
| 2024-25 | $10,259,160 | $10,259,160 | $10,259,160 | ||
| 2025-26 (Team Option) | $10,748,040 | $10,748,040 | $10,748,040 | ||
| 2024-25 (Team Option) | $13,585,523 | $13,585,523 | $13,585,523 |
How much is Scoot Henderson getting paid?
Scoot Henderson is set to earn $9,770,880 for the 2023/24 season.
According to Sportrac, he agreed to a four-year rookie scale contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, worth $44,363,603 non-guaranteed, an annual average salary of $11,090,901.
How much does Scoot Henderson make in a minute?
Scoot Henderson’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $9,770,880. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Henderson makes around $18.59 in a minute.
Scoot Henderson Career Earnings
Scoot Henderson is a rookie so he is yet to earn anything from his contracts.
However, according to his rookie contract, he is guaranteed money for the first two years of the contract. Therefore, by the end of the 2024/25 NBA season, Henderson would have earned $20 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Scoot Henderson’s contract?
Henderson’s standard rookie scale contract has team options after the second and third seasons. This means the first two years of the contract are guaranteed, however, the Portland Trail Blazers hold the option to decide if they wish to sign him for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 season.
How much of the Scoot Henderson contract is guaranteed?
Out of Scoot Henderson’s $44.3 million contract, $20 million is guaranteed until the 2024/25 NBA season. Third and fourth seasons of his contract are non-guaranteed, as of December 2023.
Scoot Henderson Contract History
These are all the contracts that Scoot Henderson has signed in his career till now.
July 1, 2023
Scoot Henderson signed a four-year $44.36 million rookie scale contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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FAQs
A. Scoot Henderson is a 6 feet 3 inches or 190 cm tall point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers.
A. Scoot Henderson and Portland Trail Blazers agreed on a four-year $44.4 million deal that will last until the 2027 season.
A. Born on February 3, 2004, Scoot Henderson is 19 years old.
A. The Blazers guard is active on Instagram where he has around 596k followers.
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A. The Trail Blazers guard has a huge wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches, which is considered very high for a player of his height.
