Tyler Herro named NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year

Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat celebrates a three pointer by Max Strus (not pictured) against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at FTX Arena on March 15, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves, 2022 Michael Reaves)

MIAMI – Miami Heat sharpshooter Tyler Hero is getting some well-deserved NBA love.

The NBA announced Tuesday that Herro had won the Sixth Man of the Year award.

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Last season for Miami, Herro averaged 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists off the bench.

He helped the Heat to an impressive 53-29 record, which was good enough for tops in the Eastern Conference.

Herro received 96 first-place votes from a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters.

During Miami’s Second Round Game One win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Herro scored 25 points and dished out seven assists in a 106-92 win.

Herro and Heat host Philly in Game Two on Wednesday night at FTX Arena.


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