Thursday was the day after Christmas, but Tyler Herro still had a huge present for Miami Heat fans.
Herro sank a tough shot in the final seconds of the team’s game against the Orlando Magic, securing an 89-88 win and earning a ton of praise from fans, analysts and teammates.
Herro’s coach, Erik Spoelstra, spoke about him after his incredible bucket.
“He has the guts,” Spoelstra said, via Anthony Chicang of the Miami Herald.
Erik Spoelstra on Tyler Herro: "He has the guts."
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) December 27, 2024
Herro definitely played with confidence, scoring 20 points with three rebounds and two assists.
He obviously did more than just shoot the basket that sealed the deal.
This season, Herro is averaging 23.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists percent on 47.1 percent shooting from the field.
This could end up being his best, healthiest and most productive season yet, which is music to the ears of Heat fans.
The team could be going through big changes soon, especially if Jimmy Butler is traded, so Herro’s output will be even more important.
He doesn’t need buzzer-beaters every night, but fans hope they continue to see him lead the team in clutch moments.
This is his sixth season in the league and he is getting more exposure than ever before.
He used to be a dedicated bench player and even won Sixth Man of the Year in 2021-22.
But now Herro is a reliable part of Miami’s starting five and has played through injuries and questions about his future with the team.
Diehard Heat fans have always felt brighter days could be ahead for Herro, and he has consistently fought to prove his worth.
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