He'll decide how this all plays out.
Anticipation is building for the upcoming return of Tyler Herro from late-September surgery on his left ankle. Pressure is mounting right upon it for the Miami Heat's All-Star guard.
Beyond the normal challenge of trying to enter the 82-game marathon in stride, Herro must also adapt to a reworked offensive system that has excelled in his absence. He'll simultaneously be attempting to convince the front office, which didn't offer him a formal extension this offseason, that he should fit into the franchise's long-term plans, with or without breakout star Norman Powell alongside.