Basketball enthusiasts always like to see duels like Luka Doncic vs. Stephen Curry or LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant, but similar anticipation can be built at the first meeting of the league’s new and young talent. Individual matchups that could define the NBA in the coming years will be on display in the upcoming season. In this article, we will tell you about some exciting duels between rookies that you should definitely pay attention to this season.
Victor Wembanyama vs. Scoot Henderson
First, you need to watch the game of October 2022, when the Metropolitans 92 team of Wembanyama was pitted against Henderson’s G League Ignite team. The two youngsters put on a great show in the game, where more than 120 NBA scouts were present. Henderson scored 28 points with five rebounds in 28 minutes, nine assists, and two steals that secured the win. While Wembanyama scored 37 points, four rebounds, one steal, and five blocks, At that time, many argued that Henderson could surpass his counterpart as soon as the season began. But Victor said If I had never been born, I think he would have been entitled to first place”. The matchup between these two 18-year-olds will be really exciting to watch.
Amen Thompson vs. Ausar Thompson
The confusion will definitely arise when the two twin brothers play with their own teams. Both of them have been close together almost their entire lives after being born in San Leandro, California. They are the first brothers to be drafted in the top five: Amen for the Rockets and Ausar for the Pistons. The brothers knew they would be separated by serious miles for the first time. Before the draft, Ausar mentioned that the longest they had been apart was two days. NBA fans will enjoy drawing comparisons when they play on the same court but for different teams.
Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson
This is an inherently rancorous match; if you are a Blazers fan and a Hornets fan, you must have heard about the pairing and that they are curious and ready to make a decision. If Henderson went No. 2, he likely would have overlapped with LaMelo’s role as Charlotte’s backcourt star, but by moving to Portland, he basically sparked the Damian Lillard trade play that made a lot of headlines over the summer. Scoot missed a game in the summer due to an injury, and Miller scored 26 points in that game against Portland. Now it will be interesting to see them both play against each other.
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