Tyler Herro”s NBA journey has had its fair share of ups and downs. He started as a standout scorer and even won the Sixth Man of the Year award. However, his subsequent four-year, $120 million contract raised eyebrows in the league. The Miami Heat didn”t perform exceptionally well with him as a starter, but ironically, they made an NBA Finals run during a period when he was injured.
The plot thickened when Portland”s General Manager, Joe Cronin, seemingly didn”t want Herro. In response, Herro expressed relief that he wasn”t traded to Portland, as he didn”t want to be part of a rebuilding Trail Blazers team. He”s looking forward to a bounce-back season and is grateful to be back on the court after being sidelined with a hand injury since April.
didn’t want to go to Portland, so I’m glad Portland didn’t want me,” Herro said. “I just don’t want to be in Portland. So it’s not personal with Portland, at all. I’m just happy to be on the court. I haven’t played since April. I broke my hand and I haven’t played since then, so I’m ready to play”. :Said Tyler
Herro acknowledges that the team”s success during his absence might have altered perceptions about his value. While he”s known for his sharpshooting ability, the Heat”s improvement during his absence wasn”t solely about making shots; it was also related to defensive issues and roster balance.
Despite the setbacks, Herro remains confident in his abilities. He believes he can play a pivotal role in helping the Heat return to their former glory, especially after their pursuits of Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday fell through. If he succeeds, the narrative surrounding him could change once again, possibly making him a more attractive trade asset in the future. Such is life in the ever-evolving world of the NBA.