Best substitute of the 2021/22 season, Tyler Herro has big ambitions. He no longer wants to be considered a complementary player, behind Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, so he is aiming for the All-Star Game this season.
It’s also a way for him to assert himself as a player who really matters. Because despite his starting status in Miami, the 2023 finalist all the same, and his 20.4 points average over the last two seasons, he has not yet won unanimous support. He is often at the center of rumors and discussions. Does he understand it?
” I do not know why “, he responds to Miami Heraldin the face of the controversies it arouses. “If we look at the league, I am with every young player who could become an important player, who will be the next generation. As I get older, I don’t even pay attention to this bullshit anymore. I know my worth. I know I’m one of the players that counts and I don’t need to say it. I’ll show it. »
He doesn’t want the Heat to think about trading him anymore
That’s to say ? Average 25 points, be more skillful and therefore obtain a first star in February?
“I’m not going to give any numbers. I want to take a step forward like I did for my third season. I want to experience something similar. Get more free throws, shoot more 3-pointers. Not necessarily taking fewer mid-range shots, but knowing which ones to take. I can be one of the best shooters in the league from mid-range. I want to be efficient in this area. »
A desire to explode in front of everyone confirmed by Erik Spoelstra. “Everyone clearly sees his qualities. It’s not hyperbolic to say that he is one of the most talented players in the league. He is. Enough talking, he’s going to show it. »
So why systematically include him in transfer rumors? This was the case in 2022, around Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell, then this summer with the Damian Lillard case. This is another mission for Tyler Herro this season: to no longer see his name in these kinds of articles…
“To tell the truth, my goal this year is to become untouchable. It’s my goal. I want them to not want to transfer me at the end of this season. »
| 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 |
| Total | 242 | 32 | 43.9 | 38.3 | 87.5 | 0.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 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.
