The Miami Warmth want extra manufacturing from their backcourt, however not everybody believes it has to return from star Tyler Herro.
Former NBA defensive finish Patrick Beverley sees the Warmth level guard’s play as the largest drawback. Beverley got here to Herro’s protection when his podcast co-host recommended he was their X-factor.
“I don’t suppose he’s the X-factor on this staff,” Beverley mentioned on his podcast. “Anytime Herro’s wholesome, he performs effectively. In each large recreation, Tyler Herro performs effectively. Each time they are saying Tyler Herro’s going by means of a downturn, he will get on TV and he performs effectively. Tyler Herro is just not the issue.”
Tyler Herro at all times delivers when requested to do large issues 🤝 pic.twitter.com/ixvKOy900i
— Pat Bev Pod (@PatBevPod) September 21, 2024
The Warmth’s level guard place is occupied by Terry Rozier and Alec Burks, whereas star Jimmy Butler additionally performs the place in some conditions. Neither level guard is absolutely accustomed to their offensive system, which Beverley mentioned might enhance this season.
“Level guard is the issue. Level guard for the Miami Warmth is the X-factor,” Beverley mentioned. “You’re looking for the correct level guard that matches Jimmy Butler. Terry Rozier, he got here in final yr. Clearly, anyone that matches the tradition of the Miami Warmth, there’s an adjustment interval. You want one other level guard that may deal with the ball and might get you 10 to 14 factors a recreation.”
The hope of Miami’s teaching employees is that Rozier turns into the participant Beverley describes as their X-factor.
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