It goes without saying, but Tyler Herro has embraced the Miami Heat culture.
There has been no more impressive rookie in these playoffs than Tyler Herro thus far. He’s almost made what some would call the leap from rookie to sophomore, given the season’s three month hiatus between games played due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Herro’s play in Game One wasn’t just good, it was essential to the Heat’s survival. The rookie guard finished with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists in 40 minutes on the floor. Not too bad for a 20-year old making his first appearance in a Conference Finals series.
His double-digit scoring performance made for 10 straight playoff games now where he’s scored 10 points or more, the longest streak by a Heat rookie since Dwyane Wade in 2003-2004. It’s safe to say any past concern over Herro’s living up to his draft placement is long gone.
Beyond that, his play in these playoffs has been that of someone who has truly bought into the message being sent by this Heat organization regarding the culture and what’s expected. When Herro started off slow in terms of scoring, he quickly looked into getting his teammates going.
His play at the point guard position has been the brightest development for Miami inside the bubble in Orlando, aside from their having trumped all expectation and made the Conference Finals. Look for Herro’s strong play to continue on Thursday in Game Two.