Wild stat unquestionably proves Tyler Herro can't be Heat's building block

"It's time for the Miami Heat to realize what it seems like the rest of the NBA already knows: Tyler Herro is not a superstar-worthy building block for a franchise. As the Heat explores the potential of giving him a superstar-worthy extension, the Heat must come to their senses if they want to avoid disaster. And the honest truth is, Herro is not good enough on the defensive end of the floor to be considered the cornerstone for the franchise."

"As NBA expert Zach Lowe echoed on a recent podcast, Herro is a very good offensive player (and he's proven that consistently over the last few years), but he gets hunted on the defensive end of the floor. Herro was put into the second-most ball screens last season on defense, and he was often the key to success for opposing offenses. If you are going to be the cornerstone of a franchise in the NBA, you can't be hunted by opposing defenses."

"In theory, Herro deserves a contract extension. He's worked his way into an All-Star caliber player, and that can't be taken away. However, there's a difference between an All-Star worthy player and a franchise cornerstone. And what the Heat are looking for is the latter. Herro is simply not that, and paying him a contract that lines up with other franchise cornerstones in the league would put this organization back a half-decade."

Tyler Herro is a very effective offensive player who has achieved All-Star-level production but remains a defensive liability. He is frequently targeted on the defensive end, was placed into the second-most ball screens last season, and often served as a catalyst for opposing offenses. A franchise cornerstone cannot be consistently hunted or be a net-negative on defense. Miami faces a dilemma weighing an extension that treats Herro like a franchise cornerstone against the risk of long-term harm. Paying market-cornerstone money to a player with persistent defensive shortcomings could set the organization back several years. The team must balance reward for offense with defensive reality.

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