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Charlotte Hornets: Terry Henderson could make a name for himself in Las Vegas

By Jerry Stephens

CANTON, OH - JANUARY 27: Terry Henderson #3 of the Greensboro Swarm handles the ball against the Canton Charge on January 27, 2018 at Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Allison Farrand/NBAE via Getty Images)
CANTON, OH - JANUARY 27: Terry Henderson #3 of the Greensboro Swarm handles the ball against the Canton Charge on January 27, 2018 at Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Allison Farrand/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Terry Henderson was one of the Greensboro Swarm’s best players last season, now he will look to prove himself with the Charlotte Hornets in the Summer League.

After spending last season with the Charlotte Hornets‘ organization, Terry Henderson will now look to breakout during the Las Vegas Summer League. He was one of the 14 players named to the Queen City team’s summer league roster this year. There is a good chance that he will play a fairly big role for them and have an opportunity to make a name for himself.

Henderson originally went undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft after four years in college (two with West Virginia and two with NC State). Charlotte then signed him to a training camp deal where he played in two preseason games for the team before being released. Terry played the entire 2017-18 season with the Hornets’ G-League team as he made some noise in Greensboro.

The 24-year old averaged 11.3 points per game, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals for the Swarm while shooting 40.6% from the field, 38.5% from deep and 78.9% from the free throw line. Henderson was third on the team in scoring, third in steals, fourth in assists, fifth in rebounds, and second in three’s made.

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At 6’5, he has good size for a shooting guard. He has the ability to space the floor as a consistent outside shooter. Almost 60% of all of Terry’s made shots last season came from behind the arc as he made 95 total three’s. Although he isn’t a prolific scorer, he is a reliable role player and could be a three-point specialist at the next level much like former Hornet Troy Daniels.

Looking at Charlotte’s summer league squad, Henderson could be in for a fairly big role with consistent minutes. Having already been a part of the organization for a year, he has a bit of an advantage over other rookies and unsigned players. While Malik Monk should start at shooting guard for the Hornets, I expect Terry to get plenty of playing time off of the bench.

He’s already proven himself as a three-point threat. The next step will be for Henderson to show that he can defend other guards one-on-one and add more on the offensive end than just perimeter shooting. He has the potential to be a three-and-D type player at the next level.

With the direction of the NBA game being more perimeter oriented, I think that Henderson fits the model for the modern shooting guard. Getting more experience against high-level competition is key for his development so playing in the Las Vegas Summer League should help him going forward. My hope is that Charlotte at least gives him another look in training camp and preseason this year.

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If the Charlotte Hornets didn’t already have wing depth on the team, Henderson could be a real candidate to earn a roster spot. He is a great three-point shooter and he plays within his role. If he plays well enough at the Las Vegas Summer League, an NBA team could swoop in and sign him to a deal for the upcoming season.

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