Friday was arguably the most anticipated day in the history of the Vegas Summer League. Not only was mega-prospect Victor Wembanyama squaring off against second-overall pick Scoot Henderson, but the third and fourth overall picks, Trailblazers’ Scoot Henderson and Rockets’ Amen Thompson, were also squaring off.
And, while both players may have played better than Miller and Wembanyama did, Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson both left their debuts with injuries.
Make no mistake, the highlights were great. Henderson, a 6-foot-3 guard who played in the G-League last year, showed off why many thought he was the second-best prospect in the NBA Draft. Check out these highlights.
Scoot Henderson in the first quarter of his first Summer League game:
13 points | 3 rebounds | 3 assists | 73% shooting
3rd Pick??? pic.twitter.com/T05yPlBQo0
— Teg🚨 (@IQfor3) July 7, 2023
And, Amen Thompson, who played in the Overtime Elite league alongside his twin brother and fifth pick, Ausar, showed off his elite athleticism in his first action in a Rockets uniform.
Amen Thompson with 16 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 4 blocks in his first game of Summer League, he did everything. Hoping his injury is nothing serious. pic.twitter.com/f9Pu16yYzK
— Teg🚨 (@IQfor3) July 8, 2023
But, both left with injuries. Scoot Henderson left with an injury to his shoulder, and Amen Thompson tweaked his ankle.
The Blazers say Scoot Henderson (right shoulder) will not return to today’s @NBASummerLeague game against Houston in Las Vegas.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 8, 2023
Thankfully, he was seen without a sling after the game.
This was Scoot Henderson leaving the Blazers locker room after tonight’s game. Left game in third with right shoulder injury, but didn’t leave with a sling or any apparent wrap on shoulder. He was not made available to media. pic.twitter.com/iKLqssOKaF
— Jason Quick (@jwquick) July 8, 2023
Here is Thompson’s injury.
Amen Thompson exited the game with an apparent ankle injury. pic.twitter.com/h9MxRNorkw
— ESPN (@espn) July 8, 2023
Thankfully, his limp didn’t look too bad after the game.
Amen Thompson favoring that ankle still a bit, but is doing an availability with Houston media. pic.twitter.com/4yM8yKej7b
— Brenna Greene (@BrennaGreene_) July 8, 2023
Hopefully Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson can return to Summer League soon.