"For as much as they struggled in crunch time last season, the Miami Heat are probably going to be so much worse without Tyler Herro in late-game situations. As Bill Simmons points out, he was everything they did in crunch time, "once Jimmy Butler was no longer in the picture. With Herro out, it's almost impossible to predict how the Heat will pivot successfully at the end of games."
"Even though Herro is pushing hard to be back sooner than later, it would be surprising if he doesn't at least miss the first few weeks of the season. Without him in the lineup, the Heat is likely going to have a difficult time closing games. Maybe that's a role for Norman Powell to fill, but that's an awful lot of responsibility for a new player. Bam Adebayo is not a natural closer, and while he's certainly an option,"
"While Herro admittedly struggled with the responsibility at times last season, he's the Heat's best option, probably by a long shot, in such situations. If Miami can't adjust quickly, the Heat could find themselves in a world of trouble by the time Herro returns. At that point, as Simmons also adds, it could open the door for the Heat to tank."
Tyler Herro served as Miami's primary late-game scorer once Jimmy Butler's role diminished, and his absence leaves the Heat without a clear closing option. Herro may miss the opening weeks, and the team lacks another player with comparable late-game offensive creation. Norman Powell could assume the role but faces heavy responsibility as a new addition. Bam Adebayo provides an option but is not a natural closer. Without a capable closer, Miami risks poor finishes and an early-season skid, exacerbated by a brutal opener featuring 12 likely playoff teams among the first 15 opponents.
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