
Video: Tyler Herro Reacts to Andrew Wiggins Wearing Jimmy Butler's No. 22 Heat Jersey
Tyler Herro gave his thoughts on new Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins wearing No. 22, the same number worn by Jimmy Butler during his tenure with the organization.
"Jimmy is definitely a Heat legend, but I feel like with how things transpired over the last couple of months, I think 22 can be worn again," Herro said on Sunday.
Miami dealt Butler to the Golden State Warriors as part of a massive five-team swap prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline. The Heat received a package headlined by Wiggins and a 2025 protected first-round pick in return.
Butler's exit from his former team was ugly, as he was suspended three separate times following an indication that he wanted to experience a change of scenery.
His final suspension occurred after he left practice early.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Butler walked out of Miami's shootaround on Jan. 27 after being told he was replaced in the starting lineup by Haywood Highsmith.
The 35-year-old's overall stint with the Heat was ultimately successful, as he led them to four playoff appearances. This included two trips to the NBA Finals.
Butler averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 49.8 percent from the field and 30.6 percent from three-point territory with Miami. He sits at No. 8 on the organization's all-time scoring list.
While Herro praised Butler's contributions to the Heat, he also believed that Wiggins wearing the veteran's former jersey number shouldn't be an issue given his tumultuous departure from the team.
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