In our predictions for the All-Star Game substitutes, we placed Jimmy Butler. Not only because the rear/winger is having another solid year in Miami, averaging 21.8 points, 6.4 assists and 6.3 rebounds, but also because the Heat have to be rewarded well.
The franchise has certainly experienced a little slack for a few days, with three straight losses, but it has been at the top of the East and remains on the podium of its conference.
For his part, Erik Spoelstra does not have the same opinion. To represent his troops, he does not necessarily think of Jimmy Butler, already five times starred. “I would really like to see Tyler Herro become All-Star”, announces the coach.
With 20 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4 assists on average, Tyler Herro has what it takes to invite himself to the annual mass on February 20. But is this candidacy not weighed down by the status of the rear, replacing?
“I think he is having an All-Star season”believes however Erik Spoelstra. “And I think it would be nice to show that you can, contrary to popular belief, get individual rewards in a team that wins even when coming off the bench. “
Kobe Bryant and Kevin McHale were All-Star replacements
What are the precedents for an All-Star Game substitute? We obviously think of Kobe Bryant, holder in 1998, Kevin McHale in 1984, 1990 and 1991, Ricky Pierce in 1991 or Dan Majerle the following season.
No Manu Ginobili? Not because the Argentinian, two-time All-Star and former best sixth man of the year, participated in the all-star game during two seasons (2005 and 2011) where he started with the Spurs.
“We say and say again that you have to be X or Y to be considered a great player and I think that’s bullshit”says the Miami coach. “It’s mostly about the wins and Tyler brings that, even though he’s our sixth man. “
And if ever Tyler Herro is not selected, the coach has another card up his sleeve. “I would love to see Bam Adebayo in the All-Star Game, but I don’t know if it’s possible, if he’s played enough games (the interior missed six weeks between late November and mid-January). He is the soul and heart of our team. “
| Tyler Herro | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2019-20 | MIA | 55 | 27 | 42.8 | 38.9 | 87.0 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 13.5 |
| 2020-21 | MIA | 54 | 30 | 43.9 | 36.0 | 80.3 | 0.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 15.1 |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 42 | 33 | 42.0 | 37.7 | 86.9 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 20.1 |
| Total | 151 | 30 | 42.9 | 37.6 | 84.7 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 15.9 | |
