Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro's breakout moment might have come in the NBA postseason bubble, but his best sustained play as come off the bench. He was honored for his reserve role by being named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year for the 2021-22 season, the league announced Tuesday.
"We're trying to win a championship here, so whether it's starting or coming off the bench for me, I accepted that role. ... I'm just happy to be on this team and happy to accept my role," Herro said last month after he was announced as a finalist for the award, along with Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cam Johnson of the Phoenix Suns.