Tyler Herro’s rise to prominence was certainly one of the better stories last year in the NBA bubble, both for Heat fans and his rookie card collectors. But as the current season progressed, it became quite clear to many that the sophomore couldn’t capture lightning twice in a bottle. Unfortunately, Herro didn’t put up much of a fight to prove he isn’t just a one-trick pony for the Miami Heat.
We take a look at Herro’s disappointing performance this postseason and how it has influenced his stock in the card market to fall.
Tyler Herro Cards: From Hero to Zero
The bubble in Orlando served as a melting pot for a lot of great narratives in the NBA last year. Herro, undoubtedly, was among them.
In the 21 games he played as a rookie in the postseason, Herro averaged 16 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. He also shot 48% from two and 37% from three against prominent Eastern Conference powerhouse teams, like the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics.
His scorching offense and reliable shot from deep help him earn more minutes leading to a Finals matchup against the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers. And even though the Heat eventually bowed out, Herro left such an impression on basketball fans and card collectors.
The thing is, his sophomore foray into the playoffs didn’t do as well as the last. As a matter of fact, it was a complete reversal of his performance in the Bubble. In the Heat’s first-round matchup against the Bucks, Herro posted 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists over the course of four games. He also shot 31%, both from the field and from three, making him a liability on the floor.
Critics and fans alike wonder how Herro could have regressed this much after a stellar showing last year. Some point out that the Heat didn’t have enough time to rest during the offseason while others note that the conditions in the Bubble were conducive to Herro’s breakout.
Whatever the reason, it’s clear Herro’s poor showing in the playoffs goes beyond the court. It has already affected his card prices and caused to them fall hard.
The Downfall of Herro's Rookie Card Market
To begin with, Herro’s card value this season isn’t as impressive as it was last year. With his disappointing performance against the Bucks, the sophomore’s stock has taken a greater hit than expected.
Herro’s PSA 10 base Prizm rookie card was valued at around $155 at the start of March. That figure dropped down to $110 in the first week of May. After the Bucks swept Miami in the first round, his PSA 10 value has plummeted to $54 on eBay.
The rarer Silver variant isn’t exempted from this downtrend. PSA 10 prices of the said rookie card have gone down from $591 at the end of March to $335. The price drop of these cards shows that the market has lost faith in Herro after a disappointing run in the playoffs.
It’s hard to see where Herro goes from here to redeem his reputation, both on the court and in the card market. To be safe, collectors are advised to nab those Tyler Herro rookie cards if they are sold for an insanely low price. In this way, you won’t lose anything if he continues to underperform and you’ll gain a crazy amount of profit if the opposite happens.
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