Tyler Herro returned strengthened from a summer that was complicated to say the least, since he was regularly at the heart of rumors suggesting his departure from Miami. The endless soap opera around the trade around Damian Lillard was ultimately unsuccessful, and the former Blazers leader finally landed in Milwaukee while Tyler Herro remained in Florida.
This evening’s meeting between the Bucks and the Heat will therefore be a source of motivation in more than one way for the guard who is also from Wisconsin.
“I am clearly motivated. Every time I can play at home, in front of my family and friends, it’s always a pleasure. You know, it’s a match that stuck in the back of my mind for a lot of reasons. It’ll be a good game to bounce back from tonight, and I’m looking forward to it.”, he confided after the 106-90 defeat conceded on the Wolves floor.
Respect and a lot of desire
Rather good for two games on a personal level after a delicate start against Detroit, Tyler Herro hopes to be able to seize this opportunity to reassure the Heat leaders in their desire to keep him.
” Of course “he replied when asked if there was excess motivation. “Every match was an opportunity to prove to ourselves what we are worth, and to myself too. Sure, you see the reasons I have in mind. I’m just excited to be back in Milwaukee and playing.”
However, don’t look for it in the area of “trashtalking”. Tyler Herro respects Damian Lillard and doesn’t make it personal. It will simply be an opportunity to compete against one of the best tandems in the league, and therefore to show what he is capable of.
“It’s one thing to have Giannis. Of course, he’s a superstar. But it’s another thing to have a second one as Lady. Milwaukee is a small city that loves basketball. So anytime the Bucks win and have a talented team like that, it’s always good for the city.”he added before mentioning the Lillard case. “I never spoke to him. I probably won’t talk to him (this Monday). We’ll see what happens. I respect his game, that’s for sure. There is no hatred towards him. He’s a great player. I’ve been watching him all my life. So I can’t wait to continue to measure myself against the best.”
| Tyler Herro | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | MIA | 55 | 27 | 42.8 | 38.9 | 87.0 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 13.5 |
| 2020-21 | MIA | 54 | 30 | 43.9 | 36.0 | 80.3 | 0.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 15.1 |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 66 | 33 | 44.7 | 39.9 | 86.8 | 0.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 20.7 |
| 2022-23 | MIA | 67 | 35 | 43.9 | 37.8 | 93.4 | 0.4 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 20.1 |
| 2023-24 | MIA | 3 | 38 | 37.3 | 37.9 | 100.0 | 0.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 22.0 |
| Total | 245 | 32 | 43.8 | 38.3 | 87.6 | 0.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 17.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
