Numbers don't lie: Heat's Tyler Herro is putting together an All-Star campaign

There's no two ways about it, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is putting together his best season of his career, and one that could see him earn his first-ever All-Star appearance.

Herro has been the brightest spot in what has been a shaky season for the Heat so far. His consistency and availability have proven crucial. After playing a career-low 42 games last season, he has participated in every game this season and has provided elite production in Miami’s starting backcourt.

As Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier struggle offensively to start the season, Herro's production has kept that unit afloat.

It's an unlikely turn for one of Miami's most polarizing players.

There was never any doubt about Herro's offensive capabilities. He is a three-level scorer who can create for himself and others at a high level. Even his versatility in rebounding the ball has steadily increased throughout his career. 

It came down to staying consistent, which Herro has done on and off the court this year. His efficiency numbers, a problem in prior seasons, are all at a career high. He is sporting 51/46/82 shooting splits to go along with a near 66% true shooting percentage. 

He currently ranks top 25 in points per game, averaging more than All-Stars like Donovan Mitchell, Stephen Curry, Brandon Ingram, Ja Morant, James Harden, Domantas Sabonis and Victor Wembanyama. 

The biggest difference has been his usage. He is at a near 26% usage rate, and the Heat are reaping the benefits. For a team that has struggled with offense, they have needed his scoring and ball handling more than ever, especially with the slow starts from the rest of the core. Coach Erik Spoelstra recently spoke about Herro’s progress following their win against the Minnesota Timberwolves:

“He’s becoming so efficient," Spoelstra said. "Fifteen shots and he scores 26 points, that’s what we’ve always talked about. I was really pleased with his playmaking and his scoring.”

Over his last six games, Herro’s offense has continued to get even better than his season averages show, putting up 26/6/5 on 55% in that span. There isn’t a single thing offensively that he can’t do, and all he ever needed was a healthy campaign and to embrace a more efficient approach to finally break through.

The scary part for the league is that he is just getting started. Herro could be on his way to earning his first NBA All-Star nod, while becoming the first 25+ point scorer for Miami since LeBron James in 2014.