Zion Williamson has captivated the entire league as the highest-profile rookie since LeBron James. His flashy style of play, thanks to his power and high-flying dunks, is suited to make headlines throughout the regular season. Beyond Zion, even Ja Morant has high expectations as the new franchise point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies.
But Tyler Herro can be the man for the ROY award. Herro is a very promising talent and has a perfect opportunity to shine alongside Jimmy Butler for the Miami Heat. In fact, his production and impact can legitimately be the reason he will be the best rookie this season.
Here are the reasons Herro will win the ROY.
Opportunity
Herro will be given plenty of chances to develop, produce, and make an impact during the regular season. The Miami Heat is an organization that prides itself on winning and also playing hard. Herro, from what we have seen so far, fits that mold. Herro seems to have the burning desire needed to be great, and his skill set is very impressive.
The Heat will need his shooting and offensive production, and he will be given the chance to play big minutes as the season progresses. As the Heat has a chance to make the playoffs Herro will be in the running for being the best rookie on a playoff team.
Impact
Herro, in many ways, can be the Heat’s blessing this season. His ability to run off screens, make three-pointers, and even perform in the clutch will be critical to the Heat who only have Jimmy Butler as their star player. Herro is a great complementary piece to Butler and the rest of the Heat starters, and his chance to make an impact is now.
Herro, in fact, seems to be NBA ready. He is able to create his own shot, create his own space, and make an impact offensively. He can be one of the best offensive options beyond Jimmy Butler, and the rookie with the most impact on a team that is looking towards the playoffs.
Influence
Herro is playing in the best possible circumstances, to nurture his position of becoming the Rookie Of The Year. Playing for the Heat, led by Pat Riley and head coach Erick Spoelstra, will bring out the best of him. The Heat has a renowned reputation for being one of the best organizations in basketball and simply wants to win at the highest level. There is no room for lack of productivity or poor dedication, and Herro will be taught the art of playing at a high level.
Not to mention, he will be influenced by Jimmy Butler, the new leader of the team. Butler is one of the hardest-working players in the league, and one of the examples of how a player can create his own destiny. Butler wants to be great, and Herro can feed off of that and become great as well. If he hit the early morning workouts as well, Herro might be the man that captures the ROY Award.
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