Scoot Henderson NBA Draft suit and grill, explained: 'I'm representing my family with all this'

Gilbert McGregor

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On a night when the next generation of NBA stars will shine bright, Scoot Henderson may be the one that shines brightest.

Henderson did not hold back with his outfit choice on the biggest night of his basketball career, opting for a number of statement pieces, namely a jacket adorned in jewels, a few chains, and a multicolored grill. Given his accessories, Henderson is certainly giving Kansas' Gradey Dick a run for his money.

Ahead of the NBA Draft, Henderson explained his outfit during an appearance on ESPN's "NBA Today."

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Scoot Henderson NBA Draft suit and grill, explained

"Im representing my family with all this," Henderson told the crew of Cassidy Hubbarth, Richard Jefferson, and Kendrick Perkins. "It might look like a lot, but it's just my family."

"All the jewels on this — the colors — are birthstones of my siblings, my family, and my parents, so that's what it is. My brothers are on my back — they protect me at all costs."

Whether it's the colors in his grill, necklace or suit jacket, each are inspired by his family — the "Henderson seven," which represent Scoot and his six siblings. They're also represented by the "H7" pendant on one of his chains.

Like many NBA Draft hopefuls, Henderson has been extremely vocal about the support of his family, namely his older brother, CJ, and younger sister, Crystal, who, of his six siblings, are the two closest to him in age.

Henderson's family has played a key role throughout his life and career, specifically his decision in 2021 to join NBA G League Ignite at 17 years old, making him the youngest American to sign a basketball contract to play professionally in the United States.

As he makes his next step to the NBA, Henderson will have his family with him in more ways than one.

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Scoot Henderson family tree: Meet NBA Draft prospect's parents and siblings

Father: Chris Henderson

The patriarch of the Henderson family, Chris Henderson doubled as the basketball coach for each of his children that expressed an interest in the sport.

Mother: Crystal Henderson

Brother: Jade Henderson

Sister: Diamond Henderson

Graduated from St. Francis High School in Kennesaw, Ga. in 2010 and played basketball collegiately at TennesseeTech and Syracuse.

Sister: China Henderson

China Henderson played college basketball at Cal-State Fullerton after finishing Kell High School in Marietta, Ga. in 2013.

Sister: Onyx Henderson

A 2016 graduate of Kell High School in Marietta, Ga., Onyx Henderson first attended Cal-State Fullerton on a basketball scholarship.

Brother: CJ Henderson

Not to be confused with the Carolina Panthers CB, CJ Henderson is Scoot's older brother and his closest brother in age.

Sister: Crystal "Moochie" Henderson

Named after her mother but affectionately known as "Moochie," Scoot's younger sister (by 18 months) is a respectable player in her own right. She and her brother had their jerseys retired at Kell High School in a joint ceremony.

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.