Professional Career
On April 7, 2010, Henry announced that he would forgo his final three seasons of collegiate eligibility and enter the 2010 NBA Draft, where he was expected to be a first round selection. On June 24, Henry was selected 12th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.
On January 4, 2012, Henry was acquired by New Orleans Hornets as a part of a three-team trade that sent Marreese Speights to Memphis Grizzlies and two future second round picks to Philadelphia 76ers. Henry was assigned to the Iowa Energy of the NBA D-League in March 2012.
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