Charles Barkley Drops Harsh Reality for Franchise Face Jimmy Butler: “Tyler Herro Has Been the Best Player on Miami Heat”

In a recent conversation with NBA on TNT, Charles Barkley has claimed that “Tyler Herro has been the best player on Miami Heat.” This is a huge blow to Jimmy Butler, who is the face of the franchise. Jimmy Butler is the veteran player on the roster who is supposed to lead the team to victory.

Tyler Herro has been in the league for only two short years. He was drafted by the Heat in 2019. He was the 13th pick of the 1st round. Ever since then Herro has developed his game and his shooting and confidence have seen a meteoric rise.

Herro is currently averaging 20.5 points, 4.0 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game. Additionally, he is shooting consistently and maintaining a field goal percentage of 43%. Moreover, his 3 point percentage has improved from 36% to 39%.

Herro is a little weak when it comes to defense. However, he does try his best on that end. His stats on the defensive end are not that impressive, but he manages a few steals now and then.

It is also notable to mention that Herro is running at the forefront in the race for the Sixth Man of the Year award. He is the favorite to win the award. He has definitely had a huge impact on the Heat franchise. However, many believe that claiming that he is the best player on the team right now is a little far-fetched.

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Is Charles Barkley correct in claiming Herro is the best?

Jimmy Butler can be classified as a seasoned player since his experience stretches over 10 years. He has been in the league for a long time and brings a plethora of experience to the franchise.

Butler is currently averaging 21.5 points, 6.1 assists, and 6.0 rebounds. He is currently one of the most consistent mid-range players in the league with a shooting percentage of 48.2%.

Butler’s offensive capabilities are good. However, his main role on the team is that of an on-court leader and a defensive anchor. Butler is currently averaging 1.9 steals and 0.4 blocks. He has a defensive rating of 105.9 in the current season.

Butler has always been a lethal defender during his entire NBA career. Even with other exceptional players on the court, such as Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson, the team still relies on Butler to lead the game.

Do you think Charles Barkley was correct in dismissing Jimmy Butler as the face of the organization?

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