Pelicans: 3 things Nickeil Alexander-Walker can learn from Tyler Herro

Nickeil Alexander-Walker can blow up for the New Orleans Pelicans like Tyler Herro has for the Miami Heat.

Watching Tyler Herro drop 37 points on the Celtics should give Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the New Orleans Pelicans some inspiration.

They are actually very similar players, though Herro is a better shooter and obviously much more consistent than NAW at this point in their respective careers.

Herro has found another level in the playoffs, averaging 16.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists while doing a lot of the primary ball-handling and showing he is much more than just a spot up shooter.

The Pelicans tried something similar with NAW in the bubble, allowing him to handle the ball most of the time he was on the floor. Like Herro, he is 6-foot-5 and has some intriguing possibilities as a point guard.

Unlike Herro, NAW hasn’t been able to consistently put it together and he still has a long way to go before he can be a solid contributor in the NBA.

NAW doesn’t shoot it as well as Herro, but he also doesn’t handle the ball as well or have good shot selection. NAW occasionally makes a spectacular shot or pass that gives you a glimpse of his enormous potential, but then throws it away on the next play and reminds you he’s still not there.

There are certain skills that can only come with reps, especially at the point guard position, but there are also things that NAW can learn from Herro that can be applied now, as they have more to do with smart plays and effort.

Here are three things that Nickeil Alexander-Walker can learn from watching Tyler Herro in the playoffs.