Tyler Herro - is Batman
Not the Herro we deserve, but the Herro we need.
Strengths:
Tyler Herro can shoot. Like, really really really shoot. He has textbook shooting form, with the ability to square his shoulders to the hoop in any situation. At Kentucky, he was possibly the most dangerous player in kickout and screen curl situations, bending opposing defenses with his gravity simply by being on the court. He was near automatic when left open, and even showed good touch attacking closeouts and making shots off the dribble.
But it would be a disservice to typecast Herro as just a shooter. In addition to prolific shot making, he was an effective facilitator - averaging 2.5 assists per game - and a surprisingly good rebounder - 4.5 rebounds as a somewhat undersized shooting guard.
Herro also impressed with his defensive instincts, moving his feet, reading passing lanes, and showing a toughness that belies his appearance.
Players like Kyle Korver, Reggie Bullock, Seth Curry and JJ Reddick have shown the value of high level shot makers off the catch who also have some versatility to their games.
Concerns:
The concerns with Herro are entirely about his physical profile. He measured 6’4” with just a 6’3” wingspan at the combine - the dreaded negative wingpsan ratio. He also had pedestrian times (at least by NBA standards) in lane agility, shuttle and 3/4 sprint. He’s not going to wow with athleticism.
That raises the question of if he’s a Jimmer risk at the NBA level. If his lack of reach and burst leaves him that one step too slow, even getting his shot off cleanly might prove to be a problem.
In summary:
By all reports, Herro has impressed literally everyone during the workout process. His shooting was no secret, but many seem to have been taken by surprise by his versatility and defensive acumen. He’s been a secret superhero. Like Bruce Wayne.
For the Wolves, the fit is obvious. They are a team in desperate need of shooting and ballhandling on the wings, not to mention the defense. Because of his physical stature, Herro isn’t a good pick at 11. But if the Wolves were to move back to pick up additional assets to, say, help clear the decks for De’Angelo Russell, then Herro is definitely a guy worth targeting.
