Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is confident about the team’s prospects for the upcoming NBA season, despite their relatively quiet offseason. In a conversation with Mat Issa of Forbes, Herro expressed his optimism for the 2024-25 season, starting with his belief that the team has everything it needs to succeed.
“I don’t see why not. We have everything we need,” Herro stated. “I’m really excited for this season. While many teams in the East have made external improvements, I believe we’ve strengthened from within.”
Herro highlighted the potential of the team’s younger players and the evolving experience of himself and Bam Adebayo, who are transitioning into veteran roles. He also noted Terry Rozier’s return to full health and Jimmy Butler’s heightened motivation following last season’s playoff absence.
After reaching the NBA Finals in 2022-23, the Heat struggled in the 2023-24 season, securing a playoff spot only through the play-in tournament before being eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the first round.
Injuries were a significant issue last season, with Herro playing only 42 regular-season games and Butler missing the entire first-round series due to a knee injury.
Miami Heat president Pat Riley has stressed the importance of player availability, emphasizing that having key players healthy is crucial for competing in the increasingly competitive Eastern Conference.
“We’ve got a really good group of guys,” Riley remarked. “The main issue is ensuring player availability and keeping our key players healthy. This is a priority we all understand, including Heat owners Micky and Nick Arison.”
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