Why Tyler Herro Should Start Over Norman Powell

So the decision comes at the hands of Erik Spoelstra. Does he keep forcing the issue with making them start together, and try and have them close together, or does one come off the bench, while their minutes stagger --overlapping at times-- to ensure that Miami's offense never falters?

My answer is starting Herro.

Herro is healthy, and playing better than ever, coming off a player of the week award for his last 5 games (The award was given for the previous 4).

Why Herro?

The answer is honestly simple for why Miami should start Herro, he does more and even though Powell is having a great season --and a healthier one-- Herro does everything more efficiently.

Herro is currently averaging 22.1/4.6/3.7 while shooting 50/40/90, a feat that has only been accomplished a few times in NBA history.

Powell on the other hand 22.5/3.6/2.6 on 47/39/82. It's still good, but Herro offers more in the passing department, the effort level on the defensive end, and also in the overall cohesiveness with his teammates. Herro has been here for 7 years, played with Bam, has been around Miami, continously gotten better, and now has another chance to prove he is the guy.

The next part of this equation is a conversation for another day, and why it is important for Miami to decide who starts, who closes, or if they want to force the issue with both players. Powell is a pending free agent, and Herro has one-year left on his deal.

So, the rest of the season is Miami's last chance to gauge what they have with the two of them, and for both of them to earn their next contract by doing the things they haven't been able to do.