This upcoming season is crucial for Tyler Herro. Many Heat fans on Twitter, as well as national media members, frequently criticize his performances. There are ongoing questions about whether Herro can adjust his playing style to better fit the team's needs. So far, he has felt comfortable operating in the mid-range and as a pick-and-roll threat.
With Miami struggling with offensive spacing, Herro would be most effective as a catch-and-shoot threat to enhance that spacing. Many fans were eager to see how Herro's game would evolve during the preseason, as well as the overall offensive style Miami would adopt. This preseason, Miami and Herro have embraced a different approach, playing at a faster pace and focusing more on three-point shots and layups.
Herro has looked like a changed man early on. It's only been a few preseason games, but the results have been promising. Herro is getting to the rim more and shooting fewer mid-range shots. He hasn't attempted a mid-range jump shot this preseason, which is a good sign.
Tyler Herro is taking more efficient shots.
Tyler Herro's shot chart for the preseason.
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Herro is only shooting threes and getting to the rim. He has shot 10 of 12 in the paint. Herro has been struggling from three, only shooting 7 for 22, but Miami has only been shooting 33% from beyond the arc.
It's only preseason, so Herro and company have time for shots to fall. For Herro, it is good that he has attempted more threes than long twos. Herro has been a good shooter since he touched a basketball, so his shots will fall.
Another promising sign for Herro is that he has been better on defense. He has been getting into the passing lanes nicely and dinking the ball more than usual, which is also a good sign.
Herro has dedicated himself to gaining more muscle over the past couple of seasons, and it has been paying off. It's early on, and a regular season has yet to be played, but Herro looks to be a changed man on both sides of the ball.
Herro is playing off-ball more, as many people have wanted. At times, Herro is too passive on open shots, but the mentality is there for him to look to move the ball more. If Herro can continue embracing his new offensive role and getting into the passing lanes on defense, it will be a step in the right direction.