Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro introduced himself to the basketball world with an impressive rookie campaign. He was a critical part of the Heat's improbable run to the NBA Finals with his supreme confidence in himself.

Herro penned a lengthy article entitled “14 Things I Learned in Year One” on The Players' Tribune. Apart from sharing his experiences in his first year, he also shared his approach to studying a basketball game. He admitted his ankle injury and the long layoff brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic gave him a chance to observe the likes of Devin Booker, Luka Doncic, and James Harden.

“Like I might key in on Book, who I’ve basically been modeling my whole approach after. Or Luka, who I already look at as one of the best all-around guards in the world. Or Harden, who I think is maybe the best pure scorer at the guard spot ever. Guys like that. And I’d just watch them do their thing, and I’d take these mental notes.”

For those who followed Herro's rookie campaign, it all makes sense. Booker is considered one of the best offensive gunners in the NBA today. Some have even compared him to Kobe Bryant for his perimeter game, excellent footwork, and guts in clutch situations.

At 20 years old, Tyler Herro already showed he can be an explosive scorer himself, even on the big stage. He tallied his career-high of 37 points against the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He also set a bunch of rookie records, including being the youngest player to start an NBA Finals game.