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Blazers guard Scoot Henderson’s Micah Nori lovefest features subtle shade at Tiago Splitter

After the Portland Blazers parted ways with head coach Tiago Splitter in favor of Micah Nori, many wondered how it would affect the team’s young players, including fourth-year guard Scoot Henderson. Coach Nori’s unique approach to his first year with…

By Josue Pavon · Clutch Points

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:24 PM

Key Things to Know

Scoot Henderson praised head coach Micah Nori while noting the Blazers previously lacked attention to small details.
Portland parted ways with head coach Tiago Splitter before hiring Micah Nori.
The Blazers have started the regular season with a 6-1 record to lead the Western Conference.

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson praised new head coach Micah Nori for emphasizing small details that Henderson noted the team lacked last season under former coach Tiago Splitter. Henderson highlighted that attention to minor details is what distinguishes great teams in the league.

The Blazers have opened the regular season with a Western Conference-best 6-1 record under Nori. Alongside leading the NBA in scoring at 121.9 points per game, Portland has significantly reduced its turnovers compared to the previous campaign.

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