On January 9, Beijing time, in last year's offseason, Hiro once became the focus of trade rumors, but in the end, the Heat did not send Away Hiro, and he ushered in a big outbreak this season. Facing the Suns matchup with the league number one, the substitute Hiro contributed 60-of-20 12 in 33 and a half minutes, including 3 of 4 three-pointers, plus 6-of-6 from the free throw line, a game-high 33 points, plus 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block all-around stats, plus plus-minus +26 powerful on the field, beating another No. 13 show Booker by 26 points.
It is worth mentioning that Hiro has made 30+ points on the bench four times this season, ranking first in the league, and the most players remaining is the Hornets player Oubre, who has done it twice.
In addition, Hiro and Dunro both scored 27+ points off the bench, making it the first time in Heat history that two players have fired 27+ off the bench at the same time since March 4, 2009, the last time being Michael Beasley and De Quinn Cook.
Oct. 24, 2021 vs. Pacers: 30 points and 10 rebounds
November 24, 2021 against the Pistons: 31 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
Dec. 29, 2021 vs. Wizards: 32 points, six rebounds
January 9, 2022 against the Suns: 33 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block
As the no. 13 show in the first round of 2019, Hiro shoulders the inheritance of the No. 13 show, and his performance is undoubtedly improving year by year. Last season, Hiro averaged 15+5+3 per game in the regular season, but the first round of the playoffs was also a witness to the Heat being swept by the Bucks.
This season's 3rd year Hiro has further grown, he has become an important offensive fire point for the Heat, facing a battle with the Suns, Hiro is the heat's number one attack point. Hiro scored 17 points on 6-of-12 in the first half and 6-of-8 in the second half to score 16 points more efficiently, winning the 26-point showdown and winning such a "Show 13" showdown.
Hiro has averaged close to 20+5+4 per game this season and has become the best substitute player this season, and there is no doubt that with both personal data and team records, Hiro is very likely to win the best sixth man.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)