There’s never been a question that Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat could shoot and even score. He did average 13.5 points on 38.9% shooting from downtown in his rookie year. Then, over the past three seasons, he has been a 20-point per game scorer, routinely shooting nearly 40% from trey territory.
The question with Herro, though, was: “Could he be more than just a shooter?”
He’s proving this season that the answer is yes. He has elevated his playmaking to a far higher level than people gave him credit for in his first few years with the Heat. He’s creating scoring opportunities not just for himself but also for his teammates as a bona fide no. 1 option.
In his first 52 games this season, Herro put up 23.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists—all of which would be career-highs if they hold up for the rest of the year. And there’s a good chance those averages will hold now that Herro is the undisputed main man of the Heat with Jimmy Butler traded just before the All-Star break.
Now, with a huge responsibility placed upon his wiry shoulders, Herro is looking to showcase even more of his expanding game as he tries to lead the Heat in their post-Butler era.
The question now is: How good can Herro really be?
If the early returns are any indication, he could be the special kind of good.
