NBA Fans Bash Tyler Herro For Recent Claim About Miami Heat's Backcourt

Oct 15, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks on against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Oct 15, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks on against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Confidence is one of the keys to success in the NBA, but fans aren't afraid to call out stars when they sense too much optimism.

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro is one of the latest to receive this treatment, following a comment about the team's backcourt. Herro and Terry Rozier are entering their first full season together with the outlook of being one of the league's top guard duos.

"We're both really motivated," Herro told Jeremy Taché. "We both had really good summers. We wanted to come back stronger this year. We're really excited to play together to prove people wrong. You know they really don't think the backcourt of us two can work. We both believe we’re one of the best backcourts in the league, and we both individually think we’re one of the best guards in the league.”

The community made sure to let Herro know the Heat are far from the top of this category.

"I like the confidence but nah," one user wrote.

"There is only a certain point to delusion, after that is pure stupidity," another fan commented.

Then, some came in with the voice of reason, writing, "Every athlete should have that mindset. Doesn’t mean it’s true, but that needs to be what every athlete thinks."


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Anthony Pasciolla works as a contributing writer to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at ampasciolla@gmail.com or follow him on X @AnthonyPasci.


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ANTHONY PASCIOLLA

Anthony Pasciolla is a sports journalist who began covering the NBA in June 2023. A Philadelphia native, Anthony has experience covering the Philadelphia 76ers as a credentialed reporter. He has written for Miami Heat, Back In The Day Hoops, Kansas State Wildcats, and Illinois Fighting Illini on Sports Illustrated. His work also includes 76ers coverage for The Sporting News and previous stories for Athlon Sports and BasketballNews. When he’s not covering the NBA, you can find him spending time with friends and family or diving into the world of fantasy football. Follow him on X @AnthonyPasci or reach him via email at ampasciolla@gmail.com