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Miami Heat Stats Class: How to improve scoring next season

By Jack Simone

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 17: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on February 17, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 17: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on February 17, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Tyler Herro #14, Bam Adebayo #13 and Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat look on prior to the game. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

The Miami Heat have great young players on their roster. If they can take the next step, the scoring issues shouldn’t be nearly as bad next year.

Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, and Kendrick Nunn are all still in the early stages of their careers. They have plenty of room to grow in all areas, including in the scoring department.

Option #1: Internal Development

Robinson and Nunn are more of a question mark at this point, however. Both will be restricted free agents and the Miami Heat have to decide whether or not they want to bring them back.

At the very least, though, Adebayo and Herro should be looking to take the next step offensively. Herro has shown some real promise as a shot creator, and Adebayo’s ridiculous athleticism could allow him to score in so many different ways.

Herro really burst onto the scene in The Bubble during the Heat’s 2019-20 playoff run. If he can bring that confidence and swagger to the court on a regular basis, he has the potential to score 20 points per game.

As for Adebayo, he should be doing so much more than just catching lobs and finishing at the rim. He can handle the ball, attack the paint, and even shoot the mid-range a little bit.

If the opposing team puts their center on him, he should take the ball out to the perimeter and drive right on them. No other big man should be able to keep up.

This is the most viable option for the Miami Heat to improve their scoring numbers next season. It doesn’t cost any money and would immediately raise the ceiling of the team.

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