Tyler Herro
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That was like one poster who compared... so the “absurd hyperbole “ really isn’t a thing
Oh, it's plainly becoming a thing.
With amusement I've been watching it gradually build on thread after thread. Hell, in just this thread alone, I'm seeing comparitives thrown out like Ray Allen, Allan Houston, Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, etc. In reference to a four star recruit who's not yet done anything beyond that other than play well in some summer exhibition games at a Bahamian resort.
Can't wait to see the reactions when he plays well in real games.
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You need a beer man. I can't speak for everybody but I'd wager most folks know he's got a long way to go to be Ray Allen are any other NBA star. Guys can have games that resemble other players your not the judge on this lol. My son said I look like Tyler Herro does that mean I'm great at baskerball?
Not one poster....the OP and the whole premise of the thread.
These types of threads make UK fans look stupid .
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Look, can we just agree that he gives us a legitimate scoring threat so teams can’t double PJ or even Reid for that matter. We will have a good inside/ outside offense this season.
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You are misusing the "3 and D" terminology if you apply it to Thompson.
3 and D players are guys who are expected to be good defenders, but whose main job on offense is to go stand somewhere out on the 3 point line and be ready for a kick-out if it comes, while the real offensive players try to create scoring opportunities.
That is NOT Klay Thompson. It's true that he doesn't create a lot off the dribble, but he is constantly in motion, and averaged over 9 two point FG attempts per game last year (hitting 52.6%). That's being a lot more than "strictly 3 and D", as those guys are going to have well over 50% of their (usually fairly small number) of shots come from 3 point range.
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Alan Houston was an NBA All-Star. Great praise. Don’t ever compare a dude to Curry though. It’s like Curry never played in college. Completely impossible to compare Herro to Curry in college, even though Tyler scores on every single level. Some of you are way too literal, and want to take yourselves way too serious. Nobody is comparing Tyler Herro to current day Steph Curry.
you do realize...my post actually said he should MODELand PRACTICE his game after Steph right? Not that he is one...
I made physical comparison that was similar to Steph...which is one is 6'3" with 6'4" wingspan and other is 6'5" with 6'5" wingspan (this must be otherworldly gap). Then i made a comment about Tyler Herro's strong foundation...
not to mention...i made it clear its not NBA steph...
Also, just because Tyler Herro practices like Steph doesn't mean he'll get there.
Most players try to mimic and study NBA players anyways...
Steph played 3 years in college. Obviously his game now and his Freshman season at Davidson featured two different players.
I tried...to make that point. but sigh...people went straight to comparing to two time MVP of NBA...
Really ? Booker has the exact same pull up jumper, the exact same drive , and Booker is white. LOL. Hero even said he modeled his game after Booker, but hey a message board poster knows about how Tyler Hero plays more then Tyler Hero.
The problem with your post is not just how much better Curry is, but it's that they're really not even a similar type of player. They play different positions, have different roles, are different sizes, have different skill sets.
If you're gonna pick out a pro for a player to model his game after, you should choose someone who at least plays the same position. Herro is a pure wing, not a point, and always will be only a wing.
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So after a few games you are comparing Tyler Herro to a top 5-10 NBA player and likely the greatest shooter in the history of the league....oh ok, got it...
I see your point, but from playing the game and from seeing thousands of games at every level, you have to admit he has that scorer’s skills to flat out fill it up. He’s just a pup and will develop greater strength and athleticism over the course of the season and next couple of years. Premature statements yes, but not too off for predictions.
Yes, it's an incredibly far off prediction at this stage...
I think the over/under for Sports Center will be 15 highlight clips...........
You do realize you do not have to take every word serious on a message board,, right ?
Klay is a 3 and D player though. He's just arguably the best one ever. He led the NBA in points per touch by far and he held the ball for 90 seconds during his 60 point game this year. If he gets it, he's popping it or taking a dribble and popping it almost all of the time
I agree it’s silly to compare him to Curry. I think Herro is already a much better player. It’s insulting to Tyler to have Curry compared to him.
