When it comes to the NBA's best young players, most fans will mention Luka Doncic, Trae Young or Ja Morant. The NBA has a lot of talented players, but the three players mentioned above may be among the best.
In addition, another young star is also entering this discussion category, he is the Heat star Hiro. But Hiro is very different from the first three players, and the Heat star has played a substitute role on the team. There is no doubt that he can also play well as a starter, but being a sixth man has greatly improved his on-court performance.
He proved it throughout the 2021-22 regular season and now in the playoffs. Hiro is a key player in the Heat's system, relying on him for scoring duties after coming off the bench. Facing the 76ers' two playoff games, Hiro scored 25 points and 18 points to perform well.
Hiro's outstanding performance won the admiration of NBA legend O'Neal. O'Neill believes that Hiro's level is comparable to that of Doncic and Trae Young. After hearing O'Neill's statement, Barkley disagreed, and the two NBA celebrities began to argue.
Before the season began, Tyler Hero compared himself to superstars like Trae Young and Luka Doncic, claiming his name "should fall into that category."
Shaquille O'Neill: "Anyone who dares to speak like that, you have to believe him. We are all marveling at his play now. ”
Charles Barkley: "First of all, this kid is an amazing player, but he's not in the same class as those guys. ”
Shaquille O'Neill: "Yes, he is. ”
Charles Barkley: "When you come off the bench, things are different, number one. Playing against substitute players instead of having to lead a team every night. ...... I think this kid is a really good player, but coming off the bench, playing against the bench players, and getting 25-30 points on the court every night and leading your team is not the same. ”
O'Neal's performance is usually in place, and this is where most fans appreciate him the most. But this time we have to agree with Buckley. Admittedly, Hiro is an amazing player who could become a superstar in the future. But as things stand, he's not on the same level as Doncic and Trae Young. The latter need to lead the team to win every game and if they don't, they will be ridiculed. Hiro, on the other hand, has no such pressure. Even if he doesn't play well, the Heat have other players who can make up for it and lead the team to victory.