Shooting
The last reason is pretty cut and dry but is also more than worth an explanation. Herro already has an NBA skill, which his ability to flat out shoot it. Even if the Heat don’t secure Westbrook, Herro’s ability to stretch and space the floor will be a godsend to players such as Jimmy Butler and Justise Winslow.
With a player that shoots it as well as Herro shows that he can, that would not only create all types of driving lanes for those other players to capitalize on, but it would also cause the defense to have to know where he is at all times. This would only lead to lapses in coverage of others, which inevitably gives them a greater opportunity to convert each and every attempt that they take.
If the Miami Heat are able to find a way to procure Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder, then this becomes even more pertinent than it is without him potentially being on the Heat’s roster. Neither Butler or Westbrook would be considered elite shooters, although they are capable, with Butler being a little more so than Westbrook.
With Westbrook, who really lives to attack the defense, paint, and rim, along with Butler who likes to plod and plunk until he finds the area he wants to exploit on any given possession, a player of Herro’s ability would almost be a necessity. His shooting would give Westbrook those lanes or bigger lanes to attack while drawing defenders away from those spaces that Jimmy Butler will covet to handle his business.
These are the reasons why the Miami Heat shouldn’t consider trading Tyler Herro. They must get the rookie signed. Not only will he help immediately in the present, but he looks like he could also be a star of the future.