History of Tyler Herro in Timeline

Tyler Herro is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Miami Heat in the NBA. After playing one year of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, Herro was drafted by the Heat with the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020 and reached the NBA Finals in his rookie season. In 2022, he won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, and in 2025, he was selected to his first All-Star Game. Herro plays both point guard and shooting guard positions.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

1976: Breaking Alvan Adams's Scoring Record

On October 9, 2020, 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 by a rookie for the most consecutive games in the playoffs scoring in double digits with 20, surpassing Alvan Adams's record of 19 games from the Phoenix Suns in 1976.

1980: Reference to Magic Johnson's NBA Finals Start

In game 2 of the 2020 NBA Finals, Herro became the youngest player to start an NBA Finals game at 20 years, 256 days—eight days younger than Magic Johnson was when he started game 1 for the Lakers in 1980 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

1997: Surpassing Matt Maloney's Three-Pointer Record

During game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals series, Herro achieved the most three-pointers made by a rookie in NBA playoffs history, accomplishing 45 three-point shots while surpassing Matt Maloney's record of 43 threes during the 1997 playoffs.

January 20, 2000: Tyler Herro Born

On January 20, 2000, Tyler Christopher Herro was born. He later became a professional basketball player for the Miami Heat.

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September 2016: Commitment to University of Wisconsin

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

October 17, 2017: De-commitment from Wisconsin

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

October 31, 2017: Scholarship Offer from Kentucky

On October 31, 2017, Tyler Herro received a scholarship offer from the University of Kentucky.

November 14, 2017: Signing with Kentucky

On November 14, 2017, Tyler Herro signed his letter of intent to play basketball for the University of Kentucky.

February 27, 2019: Collegiate Career-High Score

On February 27, 2019, Tyler Herro scored a collegiate career-high 29 points, making 9 of 10 field goals and all 6 free throws, leading the Kentucky Wildcats to a 70-66 comeback victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks.

April 12, 2019: Declaration for the NBA Draft

On April 12, 2019, Tyler Herro declared for the 2019 NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility and hiring an agent.

June 20, 2019: Selection in the NBA Draft

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 Joining the Miami Heat

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

2019: Named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team

Tyler Herro was named to the 2019–20 NBA All-Rookie Second Team by the league on September 15, 2020.

August 12, 2020: Career-High 30 Points

On August 12, 2020, Tyler Herro scored a career-high 30 points in a 116–115 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 player in NBA history born in the 2000s to appear in an NBA Conference Finals game when the Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2020 NBA playoffs.

October 9, 2020: Breaking a 44-Year-Old Record

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

2020: Began 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.

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 a 134–137 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

June 5, 2021: Announcement of 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 First Child

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

October 23, 2021: First Heat Player with 30+ Points and 10+ Rebounds Off 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, which he achieved in a 102–91 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 144–115 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

May 2, 2022: 25 Points in Playoff Game 1

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 106–92 game 1 win.

June 18, 2022: Announcement of Second Child

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

October 2, 2022: Signed a Four-Year Contract Extension

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 Second Child

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 122–114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

2023: Hand Injury in Playoffs

In the 2023 playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tyler Herro broke his right hand and underwent surgery, expecting to be out for at least six weeks. He was available to play in game 5 of the NBA Finals, but was not used.

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 111–101 victory to even the series.

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

On November 12, 2024, Tyler Herro scored 40 points and made 10 three-pointers in a 123–121 overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons, equaling the Heat franchise record for three-pointers made in a game.

January 30, 2025: Named NBA All-Star Reserve

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

February 2025: NBA Three-Point Contest Win and Potential Leadership Role

In February 2025, Tyler Herro won the NBA Three-Point contest in San Francisco, defeating Buddy Hield and Darius Garland in the final round. Also in February 2025, with Jimmy Butler's departure, Herro was seen as the most probable successor to leading the team through the post-season.

June 2025: Controversial Statement on 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 and Absence from Season Start

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.