Tyler Herro Shines Ahead of His NBA All-Star Debut

MIAMI, Fla. — Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat is set to make his NBA All-Star debut this weekend in San Francisco, after a breakout season that has established him as the team’s top scoring option. As Herro prepares for this milestone, he feels a strong sense of belonging within the franchise.

“I feel good. I feel like I’m wanted,” Herro said. “They want me here. But [expletive] can change if I’m not doing my job and doing what I’m capable of, and staying healthy.”

Herro, 25, is averaging a career-high 23.9 points per game this season, shooting 46.5% from the field and 38.0% from 3-point range. His recent performance included a stunning 40-point game against the Dallas Mavericks, showcasing his scoring ability as Miami navigates challenges within the season.

This season marks a pivotal time for the Heat as they cope with the absence of forward Jimmy Butler, who has been traded to the Golden State Warriors. With Butler gone, Herro’s scoring is more critical than ever, positioning him as a potential long-term pillar for the franchise.

“At the end of the day, it’s a process for me that never stops,” he added. “I feel like it’s something you gotta continue to do every single day — prove to the city, the organization, the front office why I deserve to be here.”

Despite struggles this February, where the Heat are currently under .500 with a 25-28 record and sitting as the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference, Herro’s success offers a bright spot for the team. Following the All-Star break, Miami will face the Toronto Raptors on February 23.

Herro’s contributions have not gone unnoticed, as former Heat great Udonis Haslem publicly endorsed him as a deserving All-Star starter. “Tyler Herro has better numbers than Donovan [Mitchell],” Haslem argued, pointing to Herro’s statistical advantages over the Cavaliers’ star. “People said it was Heat love. No, it’s not Heat love.”

As the NBA All-Star Game approaches, Herro represents hope for Miami’s future success and an opportunity to solidify his role as an elite player in the league.