In an interview with Mat Issa of Forbes, the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year shared his confidence in the Heat’s chances, encapsulated in his opening statement:

“I don’t see why not. We have everything we need,” Herro said. “I’m really excited for this season. Obviously, there are a lot of teams in the East that think they have externally improved. But I think we’ve improved internally.”

Herro acknowledged that the team might look a bit different this season but emphasized the growth and potential of the younger players. He pointed out that both he and Bam Adebayo are transitioning from promising young talents to seasoned veterans. With a healthy Terry Rozier ready to contribute and Jimmy Butler motivated after missing the playoffs last season, Herro believes the team has all the pieces necessary for a successful run.

In the 2022-23 season, the Miami Heat reached the NBA Finals but faced a tough road in the 2023-24 season, only making it to the playoffs through the play-in tournament. They were eventually knocked out in the first round by the Boston Celtics in a five-game series.

Health is Key for Miami Heat in 2024-25

Injuries were a significant issue for the Miami Heat in the 2023-24 season. Tyler Herro was limited to just 42 regular season games, and Jimmy Butler’s knee injury during the play-in tournament sidelined him for the entire first-round series against the Celtics.

During the team’s exit interviews, Miami Heat president Pat Riley stressed the importance of player availability as the team looks to compete in a stronger Eastern Conference.

“We’ve got a really good group of guys,” Riley said. “The No. 1 issue is player availability and having your guys healthy to play every night. We have to embrace that reality. When I talk to (Heat owners) Micky and Nick Arison, they understand this