AirP. wrote:VaDe255 wrote:AirP. wrote:When talking about a one-way player you should expect much higher than the league average. I'm usually fine with him shooting 3s because that's his strength the midrange and sometimes freezing out some teammates not so much.
Sure, but he's taking 12.7 2s compared to 9.7 3s and last year he took 8.5 2s and 8 3s so he's barely shot an extra 3 but has decided to take 50% more 2s.
Right, they're low efficiency shots and he's not really getting others open, he does get his 1+ assists a game in that planned pick and roll where he takes a dribble and instantly passes to Bam for a shot, but for the rest of the game there's very few assists. Right now, he has 13 assists to 67 field goal attempts (38 of those 2s).
If this were a player on a different team people on this board would be asking what's going on, can't they control him, but since he's on the Heat it's not a problem because he's getting points although inefficiently and no, Miami can't control him, he's gotten the big contract for 4 years, he's going to play how he wants. It was tough enough to sit Robinson with that big contract even with a better player behind him (Strus), this isn't the case with Herro, Herro is in control of his situation. I watched the same damn thing happen in Minnesota with Wiggins, he got that huge contract and decided to jack shots and go outside his role on offense many, many times and this was Thibodeau as the coach.
We mostly agree regarding the increased number of 2-point attempts compared to 3-pointers by Herro this season. It's undeniable that he's taking more 2s this year (12.7 per game) compared to last year (8.5 per game), while only slightly increasing his 3-point attempts.
I think it's important to consider the context. Herro is still young and evolving as a player. He's not a finished product, and his shot selection could certainly improve with more experience and guidance.
Regarding the one-way player argument and expecting a higher TS%, it's worth noting that even one-way players have roles that are defined by the team's overall strategy. Herro's role, particularly in the absence of other shot creators like Jimmy Butler during the regular season, often requires him to take on a heavy scoring load, which can impact his efficiency.
Herro could be more effective in creating opportunities for others, but let's not forget his primary role is to put points on the board, and he has been trying to fulfilling that role.
Finally, regarding the contract situation, it's a bit early to conclude that Herro will deviate from team goals just because he has a secure contract. Teams and coaches have ways to manage player behavior and roles, and the Heat are no exception. Comparing the situation to Andrew Wiggins in Minnesota may be premature. Unlike Wiggins, Herro is surrounded by a different team culture in Miami.
I would like to forget that he's using himself as a primary scorer, I want him off the ball and catch and shooting 3s (lots of them) and from time to time fake the player up and then attack. Would love to see 10-15 shots that are much more efficient while someone else tries to create offense for the team.
Year 5 (close to half a decade in the NBA) and still the same ******* excuses for Herro.
Yep.
