Portland Trail Blazers made history on Saturday night by starting five rookies against the Denver Nuggets, a rare occurrence in the NBA. This marked only the second time in over 50 years that a team has fielded an entire starting lineup of rookies.
The lineup included Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the draft, alongside Duop Reath, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara, and Rayan Rupert. The last time a team started five rookies was back in 2012 when the Golden State Warriors accomplished the feat.
This unprecedented move by the Trail Blazers has caught the attention of basketball enthusiasts and sports analysts alike. The rarity of such a lineup underscores the team’s confidence in its young talent and their commitment to nurturing and developing emerging players.
The Denver Nuggets, who faced the Trail Blazers in this historic game, continue their 2023-24 season schedule with upcoming matches against Memphis, Phoenix, Minnesota, Cleveland, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Utah, and Memphis.
