As the Miami Heat expect Jimmy Butler to return to the lineup on Monday, that drama has overshadowed how exceptional of a year it has been for Tyler Herro. Subsequently, as the Heat’s All-Star hopeful hopes to get his first nod, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the team’s 106-97 win over the Brooklyn Nets about why the guard deserves to be in San Francisco for the festivities.

While Herro wasn’t selected to be a starter, the All-Star reserves will be announced on Thursday which is picked by the coaches. It will be the last opportunity for Herro to get his first All-Star and while it isn’t Spoelstra’s “style” to promote who should be in the event, he believes his star is a lock according to The Miami Herald.

“That’s just not my style, but I do think Tyler should be an All-Star,” Spoelstra said. “His play speaks for itself. It’s been that way. I’m hopeful the coaches vote him in. That’s the ultimate respect.

“Opposing teams have to game plan against him,” Spoelstra continued. “You have to spend a good deal of time in shootarounds and film sessions developing some kind of specific plan for him. In January, he’s been the most trapped player on pick and rolls. That’s a sign of great respect, his off ball movement, all of those things have really improved. I think it will happen. I do. His play has been that consistent.”

Emphatically, it wouldn’t be the first time someone on the team vied for Herro to be an All-Star as Heat captain Bam Adebayo said the same about his chances to be an All-Star.

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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) reacts after hitting a three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center.
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