Miami Heat first-round pick Tyler Herro has been among the top rookies so far this season and his head coach believes he is improving each time he steps onto the court.
Herro is currently averaging 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in nine games this season while he is shooting 37.2% from 3-point range. He ranks seventh in scoring among first-year players and ninth in 3-point percentage among players logging at least 10 minutes per game.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of his game is his level of confidence. Despite being a rookie, Herro has not backed down from an opponent yet and has shown a willingness to guard the best player on defense, such as Devin Booker on Thursday.
Erik Spoelstra believes Herro is improving in the early going.
He’s working at it. I’m not condemning any of our players for miscues, that’s going to happen; that’s basketball. He is learning the league, he’s learning our system, he’s learning what he can do in this league versus college or high school. He spends time working to get better. I’m seeing improvement.
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As is the case with each rookie, there will be a learning curve as the season progresses. Some players have shown an ability to pick things up quickly and others have needed more time. It appears as though Herro has learned the system pretty well for the most part as his play indicates.
The Heat return to action on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons.
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