“Holy Overpay Jesus Christ”: NBA Fans in Utter Disbelief After 22-Year-Old Star Bags $130 Million Deal
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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 8: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat, and Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat look on during a game against the Chicago Bulls on December 8, 2019 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
With every year passing the NBA gets bigger and better to become one of the greatest and richest leagues in the sports world. The number in the pocket often depends on the number you put on the scoreboard. Miami Heat star Tyler Herro signed a four-year, $130 million contract with the franchise. And the news spread like a forest fire, and fans are in utter disbelief.
Herro was the 13th overall pick by Heat in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft. From that day, the young star started to impact the game with his swift feet and all-around performance. Heat president Pat Riley acknowledged Tyler Herro and said, “Tyler is an impact multi-faceted player and we are excited to have him signed for the next five years, his improvement every year since we drafted him has led to this day. We believe he will continue to get better.”
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“Tyler is an impact multi-faceted player and we are excited to have him signed for the next five years. His improvement every year since we drafted him has led to this day. We believe he will continue to get better.” – Pat Riley pic.twitter.com/Z2yDKyRTYZ
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 2, 2022
Overpaid, underpaid, or just right? These are just a few of the numerous arguments posed by netizens after the news broke online.
Tyler Herro and his performance last season
Since he got drafted by the Miami Heat, Herro has added an NBA All-Rookie Team selection, two-time NBA Rising Stars honoree, and NBA Sixth Man of the Year awards to the list of his achievements so far.
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Last season, he tallied 1,367 total points, making Tyler Herro one of just two players to score more than 1,000 points off the bench. Due to this, he has gained a lot of media traction.
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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) celebrates after among a layup against the Boston Celtics during the second half of game four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Media houses were busy covering the news and the netizens were presenting their views. There were countless opinions on Tyler Herro’s new contract.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
obvious overpay, i think everyone can agree on that including heat fans
— SAGE (@MasterSage_) October 2, 2022
Made the finals, has improved every single season, 6moty and doesn’t complain about his role very well deserved
— Walter White (@malaj1031) October 2, 2022
So he deserves more than all these players ? Hmmmmm pic.twitter.com/kwlLBtm12m
— Kc (@KalebCarter12) October 3, 2022
JUST RIGHT. BETTER THAN POOLE AND MAXEY. ANYONE WHO SAYS OTHERWISE DOESNT KNOW BALL.
— ZAE⚡️ (@ZaeMcGuire) October 2, 2022
Overpaid yuck and that's not saying he's bad but he's just a sixth man
— Levert and Cavs stan (@CavsLevert) October 2, 2022
You never want to pay a white guy that much unless said white guy is foreign
— Eddie (@DragonflyEddie) October 3, 2022
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Holy overpay Jesus Christ
— PATS SZN (1-2) (@Bsmith0445) October 2, 2022
Tyler Herro will now be on the radar of some big names after securing the contract. Herro will hope to maintain the levels of his performances from last season and justify the new deal to his fans and the franchise.
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