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MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 27: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Boston Celtics … More during the first quarter in game three of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Kaseya Center on April 27, 2024 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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In an offseason where the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks all made moves to improve their roster<\/a> \u2014 and the Boston Celtics shadow continues to loom largely over the conference \u2014 the Miami Heat seem to be the odd team out. Right?<\/p>\n Well, not if you talk to Tyler Herro.<\/p>\n When asked if the Heat should continue to be viewed as an inner circle title contender<\/a> heading into next season, the soon-to-be sixth-year guard immediately responded, \u201cI don\u2019t see why not. We have everything we need.\u201d<\/p>\n When Herro says that, he isn\u2019t simply leaning on blind faith or irrational confidence. He has his reasons \u2014 reasons outside of the fact that he plays for the one team that you can never truly count out of a fight. For him, it is easy to pinpoint where the growth of teams like the Knicks or 76ers may come from. With the Heat, however, it is much more subtle.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m really excited for this season. Obviously, there are a lot of teams in the East that think they have externally improved. But I think we\u2019ve improved internally,\u201d Herro told me in an exclusive interview.<\/p>\n \u201cIt may look a little different, but we have young guys that we hope will continue to get better. Bam Adebayo and I are young guys who are starting to become full-fledged veterans in this league. Terry Rozier is healthy now and ready to compete. Then you have Jimmy Butler, who is extra motivated after not being able to play in the playoffs last season.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE FROM FORBES ADVISOR<\/p>\n Herro added, \u201cWe haven\u2019t been healthy yet. But we feel like when we do get healthy, we have a very deep team \u2013 a team that is deep enough to make a run in the East and ultimately win the NBA title.\u201d<\/p>\n Last season, the Heat had some of the worst luck<\/a> in the league when it came to injuries, completely breaking down when it came time to match up with the Celtics in the first round of the 2024 Playoffs. Herro himself missed nearly half the season (40 of 82 games).<\/p>\n In theory, when healthy, this Heat team does tout a good blend of star power (Butler, Adebayo, Herro, and Rozier), youth (Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, Kel\u2019el Ware, and Pelle Larsson), and useful role players<\/a> (Duncan Robinson, Haywood Highsmith, Kevin Love, and Josh Richardson).<\/p>\n Herro is working hard to ensure that this theory is able to play out in practice. Over the years, his wirey frame has made it difficult for his body to withstand the rigors of an 82-game season (especially with how willing he is to sacrifice himself <\/a>for 50\/50 balls). So, he\u2019s dedicated his offseason training toward remedying that.<\/p>\n My biggest thing right now is developing my body and trying to get stronger so that I can stay as healthy as possible throughout the season,\u201d Herro told me.<\/p>\n Since he entered the league, Herro\u2019s calling card has been his ability to score both on and off the basketball. Last season, he placed in the 90th percentile in points per 75 possessions (22.9, per Dunks & Threes). Even strengths need improving, though, and while Herro\u2019s scoring volume remains elite, his efficiency hovers around league average (40th percentile in true shooting). Herro wants to up his efficiency while simultaneously maintaining (or even increasing) his scoring volume.<\/p>\n \u201cAs for adding to my strengths, I really want to sharpen up my efficiency to maximize my abilities as a scorer,\u201d Herro said.<\/p>\n Becoming more functionally strong will surely aid his crusade, as Herro\u2019s least efficient scoring region is at the rim (6th percentile rim accuracy) \u2014 the area of the court where having great strength and body control is the most useful.<\/p>\n Earlier, Herro alluded to how he and his teammate Adebayo are undergoing a transition from blossoming stars to established veterans. In Miami, Herro and Adebayo live in close proximity to one another. During a typical offseason, the two will often spend many days training together at each other\u2019s houses.<\/p>\n However, this year has been a little bit different. While Herro has been tirelessly preparing for the start of the 2024-25 season, his pick-and-roll partner was playing an integral role in guiding Team USA to the Gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was fun watching him represent the country and bring home the Gold medal. It was cool because I know all the work we\u2019ve put in together over the years. So, to see him continue to take on a bigger role, both with Team USA and the Heat, it is just really awesome to see,\u201d Herro said. \u201cI\u2019m really happy for him, and I\u2019m ready to get back out on the court with him.\u201d<\/p>\n The Business Side of Tyler Herro<\/p>\n There is no question that Herro is an excellent player on the court, but he\u2019s also a well-rounded individual off it. In the offseason, when he\u2019s not working on his craft, he\u2019s partnering with different companies in order to diversify<\/a> his financial portfolio<\/a> while also finding different mediums to express himself as a person away from the hardwood.<\/p>\n Tyler Herro, Miami Heat.<\/p>\n Green Gobbler.<\/p>\n That second part is the major key to Herro\u2019s decision-making process when deciding what companies he wants to work with.<\/p>\n \u201cWith all my partnerships, we try to make sure they align with who I am as a person,\u201d Herro explained.<\/p>\n Given his status in the league hierarchy (last season, he was the 48th-highest-paid player in the league, per Spotrac), Herro is never short of brands vying for his services. His list of partnerships<\/a> includes well-known companies like New Era<\/a> and Hublot<\/a>. But most recently, he\u2019s partnered with Green Gobbler<\/a> \u2014 a company that creates household cleaning supplies \u2014 to make a video<\/a> that is equally creative, effective, and, frankly, hilarious.<\/p>\n For those who haven\u2019t seen the video (or didn\u2019t click the hyperlink from the previous sentence), Green Gobbler crafted a custom pair of clogs (a favorite in the Herro household) for the two-guard to wear during a video about one of their drain clog remover products<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI loved the connection between the clogs and how they are always unclogging things. I thought it was really funny,\u201d Herro joked.<\/p>\n Tyler Herro, Miami Heat.<\/p>\n Green Gobbler.<\/p>\n As for the one-of-one pair of Green Gobbler clogs that were created for Herro to wear in the commercial, it turns out that they are actually pretty sweet and will be a part of Herro\u2019s shoe rotation moving forward.<\/p>\n \u201cI wore them in the video. Then, I wore them the whole day after. They are pretty unique because they look cool and are so damn comfortable,\u201d Herro told me. \u201cMy daughter really wanted a pair of the clogs, but I had to tell her, \u2018Sorry, these are one-of-one right here. Nobody can get them!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n His team-up with Green Gobbler is the perfect illustration of the quintessential Herro brand partnership \u2014 one-of-a-kind and light-hearted.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel like Green Gobbler isn\u2019t the typical partnership with an NBA player,\u201d Herro said. \u201cBut I\u2019m not the typical NBA player.\u201d<\/p>\n Last season, Herro averaged 20.8 PPG, 5.3 RPG![\"Graphic](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/getty_1-best-online-savings-thumbnail_101920pm.jpg\")
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