Miami Heat: Tyler Herro Struggling Against Increased Defensive Pressure
By Isiah Curry
Miami Heat: Tyler Herro Has A Ton Of Game And Has To Play Like It
Another option would be for Herro to pull it out to the top of the key, therefore forcing Wood into defending him in single coverage. While Herro hasn’t been a terrific isolation scorer, the opportunity to attack downhill against a slower-footed matchup, potentially drawing a shooting foul, is well within his odds.
- For Isolation attempts, Herro has accrued just 0.66 Points Per Possession, which ranks 141 out of 200 qualified players (17th percentile).
As it’s become difficult for Herro to consistently find high-quality shots, attempting to find an opening from close-range is valuable if he’s consistent, but these attempts should also be taken in moderation.
While he remains as one of the more prominent deep mid-range scorers in the league, Herro’s challenge resides in creating enough space to deter rim protectors or drop defenders from disrupting his ability to execute.
Take this particular play versus Golden State as a clear example.
Miami begins this possession with Herro handling, as Chris Silva attempts to slip through after setting a ball screen. It takes an all-time great defender, such as Draymond Green, to not only switch but to stay connected to the roller while also staying aware of where the ball is.
Herro again attacks downhill and uses a hesitation dribble to get past Looney for a high-angle layup. Green doesn’t have the length to block the shot, allowing Tyler Herro to get one of the few finishes of his that would go that evening.
GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT — AND HERRO IS WORTH THE WAIT
Although this current progression could be looked upon as exasperating, it’s a double-edged sword to have one player on your roster who is the only player who can manufacture three-level scoring — while still turning just 22 years old within the next several days.
Herro’s green light within the Heat’s offense will remain lit and it’s not that the Heat need him to continue being aggressive with his reps, but more because he’s rightfully earned the opportunity to find his offense.
That’s especially if winning comes along with it. With the Miami Heat missing over half of their scoring production on most nights, there are growing pains that come along with it all.
Whether he’s pinned into a starter role or is the first player off Miami’s bench, Herro should always be a go-to scoring option. For him, seeing north of 20 field-goal attempts on a nightly basis has become normal.
It’s simply about finding the right looks. This should always be the consensus on a great young scorer and Herro isn’t an exception.
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Defenses are required to make winning adjustments, which leaves it up to the scorer to somehow figure out the alternatives. For Tyler, this is truly the next step to becoming the next extraordinary complete talent and cornerstone for the Miami Heat organization.