The Miami Heat is understandably disappointed that they failed in their pursuit of superstar guard Damian Lillard. However, there is one member of the organization who is “glad” things turned out that way.
Miami was Lillard’s preferred destination when the seven-time All-Star asked the Portland Trail Blazers to trade him back in July. However, the Trail Blazers were not enthusiastic about the Heat’s package, which centered on shooting guard Tyler Herro, and ended up making a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks instead.
When asked about the Heat’s attempts to trade him for Lillard, Herro said that things turned out great for him.
“I didn’t want to go to Portland, so I’m glad Portland didn’t want me,” Herro said in a chat with Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. “I just don’t want to be in Portland. So it’s not personal with Portland, at all.”
Herro looks like he is going to stay in Miami for the time being. However, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Heat try to package him with some picks again if another star becomes available.
Tyler Herro entered the league as the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He is averaging 17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game as a pro while shooting 43.9% from behind the three-point line. Herro’s accolades in the NBA include the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2022.
