History of Tyler Herro in Timeline

Tyler Herro is an American professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky before being drafted 13th overall by the Heat in the 2019 NBA draft. Herro was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020 and reached the NBA Finals in his rookie season. He earned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2022 and was selected for his first All-Star Game in 2025. Herro has played both point guard and shooting guard positions during his career.

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January 20, 2000: Tyler Herro's Birth

On January 20, 2000, Tyler Christopher Herro was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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September 2016: Commitment to Wisconsin

In September 2016, Tyler Herro committed to play for the University of Wisconsin–Madison before his junior year of high school.

October 17, 2017: De-commitment from Wisconsin

On October 17, 2017, Tyler Herro de-committed from the University of Wisconsin.

October 31, 2017: Kentucky Scholarship Offer

On October 31, 2017, Kentucky coach John Calipari offered Tyler Herro a scholarship to play for the University of Kentucky.

November 14, 2017: Signing with Kentucky

On November 14, 2017, Tyler Herro signed his letter of intent with the University of Kentucky.

February 27, 2019: Career-High 29 Points

On February 27, 2019, Tyler Herro scored a collegiate career-high 29 points for the Kentucky Wildcats in a victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks.

April 12, 2019: NBA Draft Declaration

On April 12, 2019, Tyler Herro declared for the 2019 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.

June 20, 2019: Drafted by the Miami Heat

On June 20, 2019, Tyler Herro was selected by the Miami Heat with the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.

2019: NBA Draft and Miami Heat Signing

In 2019, Tyler Herro was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA draft with the 13th overall pick. He also signed with the Heat in 2019.

2019: All-Rookie Second Team

Tyler Herro was named to the 2019-20 NBA All-Rookie Second Team by the league in 2019.

August 12, 2020: Career-High 30 Points vs. Thunder

On August 12, 2020, Tyler Herro scored a career-high 30 points in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

September 8, 2020: First 2000s Born Player in Conference Finals

On September 8, 2020, Tyler Herro became the first NBA player born in the 2000s to appear in an NBA Conference Finals game after the Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks.

October 9, 2020: Playoff Scoring Record

On October 9, 2020, Tyler Herro broke a 44-year-old record by scoring 10 points in the third quarter of Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, setting the NBA record for most consecutive playoff games scoring in double digits by a rookie with 20 games.

2020: Started Dating Katya Elise Henry

In 2020, Tyler Herro began dating Katya Elise Henry.

2020: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2020, Tyler Herro was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team and reached the NBA Finals during his rookie season with the Miami Heat.

January 12, 2021: Season-High 34 Points

On January 12, 2021, Tyler Herro scored a season-high 34 points, along with seven rebounds and four assists, in an overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

June 5, 2021: Expecting First Child

On June 5, 2021, Tyler Herro and Katya Elise Henry announced that they were expecting their first child.

September 14, 2021: Birth of Daughter

On September 14, 2021, Tyler Herro and Katya Elise Henry's daughter was born.

October 23, 2021: 30 Points and 10 Rebounds Off the Bench

On October 23, 2021, Tyler Herro became the first player in Heat franchise history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds off the bench in a loss to the Indiana Pacers.

April 5, 2022: Season-High 35 Points

On April 5, 2022, Tyler Herro scored a season-high 35 points, along with six rebounds and three assists, in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.

May 2, 2022: 25 Points and Seven Assists

On May 2, 2022, during the Heat's second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tyler Herro recorded 25 points and seven assists in a game 1 win.

June 18, 2022: Expecting Second Child

On June 18, 2022, Tyler Herro and Katya Elise Henry announced that they were expecting their second child.

October 2, 2022: Contract Extension with the Miami Heat

On October 2, 2022, Tyler Herro signed a four-year, $130 million contract extension with the Miami Heat.

2022: NBA Sixth Man of the Year

In 2022, Tyler Herro was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

January 12, 2023: Birth of Son

On January 12, 2023, Tyler Herro and Katya Elise Henry's son was born.

October 30, 2023: Season-High 35 Points

On October 30, 2023, Tyler Herro scored a season-high 35 points during a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

April 24, 2024: Playoff Career-High 14 Assists

On April 24, 2024, in Game 2 of the First Round against the Boston Celtics, Tyler Herro put up 24 points, five rebounds and a playoff career-high 14 assists in a victory.

November 12, 2024: 40 Points and 10 Three-Pointers

On November 12, 2024, Tyler Herro scored 40 points and made 10 three-pointers in an overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons, equaling the Heat franchise record.

January 30, 2025: NBA All-Star Game Selection

On January 30, 2025, Tyler Herro was named as a reserve player for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first selection.

February 2025: NBA Three-Point Contest win

In February 2025, Tyler Herro won the NBA Three-Point Contest in San Francisco.

June 2025: Statement about History

In a June 2025 livestream, Tyler Herro stated that he didn't "believe in history," specifically denying Christopher Columbus' landing in America, Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, and the moon landing.

September 19, 2025: Ankle Surgery

On September 19, 2025, Tyler Herro underwent surgery to alleviate posterior impingement syndrome in his left ankle and was ruled out for the beginning of the 2025–26 NBA season.