NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest: Tyler Herro to Compete for Miami Heat
Heat Guard Selected for 2025 NBA Three-Point Contest
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been selected to participate in the 2025 NBA Three-Point Contest during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco on February 15, the league announced. This marks the fifth time a Heat player has participated in the event multiple times.
A Tradition of Success
The Heat have had a strong tradition of success in the three-point contest, with four different winners, more than any other NBA team. James Jones (2011), Daequan Cook (2009), Jason Kapono (2007), and Glen Rice (1995) are the Heat players who have claimed titles in the past.
Herro’s Impressive Season
Herro is having a career-best season, averaging 23.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in 48 games, all starts. He has made 183 three-pointers this season, third-most in the NBA, and previously set a franchise record by hitting a three in 79 consecutive games from December 2023 to January 2025, tying for the 12th-longest streak in league history.
Competition Lineup
Herro will compete against Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland, Buddy Hield, Cam Johnson, Damian Lillard, and Norman Powell in the event.
Conclusion
Tyler Herro’s selection to the 2025 NBA Three-Point Contest is a testament to his impressive shooting skills and his ability to perform under pressure. The Heat have a long history of success in the contest, and Herro’s participation is a continuation of that tradition.
FAQs
Q: Who is the fifth Heat player to participate multiple times in the NBA Three-Point Contest?
A: Tyler Herro is the fifth Heat player to participate multiple times in the NBA Three-Point Contest.
Q: How many Heat players have won the NBA Three-Point Contest?
A: The Heat have had four different winners in the NBA Three-Point Contest.
Q: What is Tyler Herro’s average points, rebounds, and assists per game this season?
A: Tyler Herro is averaging 23.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game this season.
Q: Who will Herro compete against in the 2025 NBA Three-Point Contest?
A: Herro will compete against Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland, Buddy Hield, Cam Johnson, Damian Lillard, and Norman Powell in the 2025 NBA Three-Point Contest.
