Victor Wembanyama has created an undeniable gap between himself and Scoot Henderson

Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson were once heavily compared in 2023, but now, there's a large gap between them.

By Ty Small · Air Alamo

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Ty Small argues that Victor Wembanyama has established an undeniable gap over Scoot Henderson and their draft peers.
The Portland Trail Blazers did not agree to a rookie extension with Henderson, sending him toward restricted free agency.
Wembanyama averaged 21 points, 8.8 rebounds, and four blocks in a five-game playoff series victory against Portland.

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Air Alamo's Ty Small argues that Victor Wembanyama has established an undeniable gap between himself and Scoot Henderson, as well as the rest of their draft class. While Henderson did not sign a rookie extension with the Portland Trail Blazers and will enter restricted free agency, Wembanyama has developed into a top-tier NBA superstar with the San Antonio Spurs.

The writer highlights San Antonio's five-game playoff series win over Portland, where Wembanyama averaged 21 points, 8.8 rebounds, and four blocks compared to Henderson's 15 points per game. Small notes that while peers like Brandon Miller, Amen Thompson, and Ausar Thompson are talented, none match Wembanyama's level of impact.

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Victor Wembanyama has created an undeniable gap between himself and Scoot Henderson

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