Without a doubt, in his fifth NBA season, Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat is having the best of him here. He has increased his scoring average from last year by 4.1 points to 24.2 points per game. He has also set new career highs in assists (4.2) and rebounds (5.5). In addition, he has shot remarkably well, making 46.6% of his shots, 42.7% of his 3-pointers, and 85.7% of his free throws. However, Herro has improved in ways that coach Erik Spoelstra sees beyond those figures.
It’s more about his capacity to be the Heat’s primary decision-maker, particularly in contests like the one on Thursday when Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry were both sidelined due to injuries, forcing Herro to fill in as the team’s star player.
Still, decisions must be made, according to Spoelstra. “He’s going to be holding the ball.” He has a knack and a gift for scoring goals. His sense of angles and how to put the ball in the hoop are instinctive. He can perform it from all three levels and has excellent touch. But now that he is being conspired against, it is just about making decisions. Depending on the situation, you may get off the ball early, make plays against traps, deal with different coverages, or play in a zone. Almost everything was visible to us tonight.
Erik Spoelstra: “Feeling the Responsibility” for Tyler Herro
Ball protection was a major factor in the Miami Heat’ victory over the Warriors, as they allowed just seven turnovers compared to 13 for the
Fighters. Herro made just two mistakes in the entire game even though he had the ball in his hands for the most part.
According to Spoelstra, “he is reading the game, sometimes letting the game come to him, and sometimes being assertive.” “I believe that everything you just learn through time and experience. and truly experiencing the weight of responsibility that comes with holding the ball. It is a collective duty. He’s simply been improving greatly in that area.
