Tyler Christopher Herro is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Miami Heat in the NBA. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats for one season.
1976: Surpassed Alvan Adams's Record for Consecutive Double-Digit Scoring Games
Tyler Herro broke Alvan Adams's 1976 record of 19 consecutive playoff games with double-digit scores, highlighting his consistency and scoring prowess on the court.
1980: Youngest Player to Start an NBA Finals Game
During the 2020 NBA Finals, Tyler Herro, at the age of 20 years and 256 days, became the youngest player ever to start in an NBA Finals game. He broke the previous record held by Magic Johnson, who was eight days older when he started Game 1 for the Lakers in the 1980 Finals against the Philadelphia 76ers.
1997: Most Three-Pointers by a Rookie in NBA Playoffs History
In Game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals, Tyler Herro set a new record for the most three-pointers made by a rookie in NBA playoffs history. He surpassed Matt Maloney's 1997 record of 43 three-pointers.
January 20, 2000: Birth of Tyler Herro
Tyler Christopher Herro was born on January 20, 2000. This event marks the beginning of his life.
September 2016: Commitment to Wisconsin
In September 2016, Tyler Herro initially committed to playing college basketball for the University of Wisconsin, marking an early step in his journey towards a potential professional career.
October 17, 2017: De-commitment from Wisconsin
On October 17, 2017, Tyler Herro withdrew his commitment to play basketball for the University of Wisconsin, opening up his recruitment to other universities.
October 31, 2017: Scholarship Offer from Kentucky
Tyler Herro received a scholarship offer from the University of Kentucky on October 31, 2017, further solidifying his options for his college basketball career.
November 14, 2017: Commitment to Kentucky
On November 14, 2017, Tyler Herro officially committed to playing basketball for the University of Kentucky under coach John Calipari, choosing the Wildcats over other prominent programs.
February 27, 2019: Career-High 29 Points Against Arkansas
On February 27, 2019, Tyler Herro achieved a career-high score of 29 points while playing for the Kentucky Wildcats against the Arkansas Razorbacks. His performance, which included impressive field goal and free throw percentages, contributed to the Wildcats' victory.
April 12, 2019: Declaration for the NBA Draft
On April 12, 2019, Tyler Herro declared for the 2019 NBA draft, signifying his intention to forgo his remaining college eligibility and pursue a professional basketball career.
June 20, 2019: NBA Draft Selection
On June 20, 2019, Tyler Herro was selected by the Miami Heat as the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft, marking his official entry into the league.
2019: NBA Draft and Rookie Season
In 2019, Tyler Herro was drafted into the NBA by the Miami Heat as the 13th overall pick. This marked the start of his professional basketball career.
2019: NBA All-Rookie Second Team Selection
In recognition of his outstanding performance during his rookie season, Tyler Herro was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team for the 2019-2020 season.
August 12, 2020: Career-High 30 Points Against Oklahoma City Thunder
Despite a 116-115 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyler Herro achieved a career-high 30 points on August 12, 2020, demonstrating his scoring ability.
September 8, 2020: First Player Born in the 2000s in NBA Conference Finals
Tyler Herro made history on September 8, 2020, by becoming the first NBA player born in the 2000s to compete in an NBA Conference Finals game, highlighting the league's generational shift.
October 9, 2020: NBA Record for Consecutive Double-Digit Scoring Games by a Rookie in Playoffs
On October 9, 2020, Tyler Herro set a new NBA record for the most consecutive playoff games with double-digit scores by a rookie, achieving this feat in 20 games and surpassing Alvan Adams's 1976 record.
2020: Relationship with Katya Elise Henry
Tyler Herro and Katya Elise Henry began dating in 2020.
2020: NBA All-Rookie Second Team and NBA Finals Appearance
In 2020, Tyler Herro's performance earned him a place on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Additionally, he played a significant role in the Miami Heat's journey to the NBA Finals during his rookie season.
January 12, 2021: Season-High 34 Points Against Philadelphia 76ers
On January 12, 2021, despite a 134-137 overtime loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tyler Herro showcased his scoring ability by achieving a season-high 34 points, along with seven rebounds and four assists.
June 5, 2021: First Child Announcement
On June 5, 2021, Tyler Herro and his partner, Katya Elise Henry, announced they were expecting their first child.
September 14, 2021: Birth of First Child
Tyler Herro and Katya Elise Henry welcomed their daughter on September 14, 2021.
October 23, 2021: First Player in Heat History with 30+ Points and 10+ Rebounds off the Bench
Tyler Herro made history for the Miami Heat on October 23, 2021, becoming the first player in franchise history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds while coming off the bench, despite a 102-91 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
April 5, 2022: Season-High 35 Points and NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
On April 5, 2022, Tyler Herro delivered a remarkable performance, scoring a season-high 35 points, along with six rebounds and three assists, contributing significantly to the Miami Heat's resounding 144-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Notably, Herro's contributions throughout the season earned him the prestigious NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, a first for any player in Miami Heat history.
May 2, 2022: 25 Points and 7 Assists in Game 1 Win Against 76ers
In a crucial Game 1 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second round of the playoffs on May 2, 2022, Tyler Herro delivered a stellar performance with 25 points and seven assists, contributing significantly to the Miami Heat's 106-92 victory.
June 18, 2022: Second Child Announcement
Herro and Henry announced on June 18, 2022, that they were expecting their second child.
October 2, 2022: Four-Year, $130 Million Contract Extension with Miami Heat
On October 2, 2022, Tyler Herro secured a significant four-year contract extension with the Miami Heat worth $130 million, solidifying his future with the team and reflecting his value as a key player.
2022: NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
Tyler Herro received the prestigious NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2022, solidifying his reputation as a valuable asset to the Miami Heat.
January 1, 2023: Birth of Second Child
On January 1, 2023, Herro and Henry celebrated the arrival of their son.
October 30, 2023: Season High Against the Bucks
On October 30, 2023, Tyler Herro scored a season-high 35 points, despite the Miami Heat's 122-114 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
2023: Right Hand Injury and NBA Finals Absence
During the first round of the 2023 playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks, Tyler Herro sustained a right hand injury that required surgery and sidelined him for a significant portion of the postseason, including the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, which the Heat ultimately lost.
April 24, 2024: Playoff Career-High Assists
During Game 2 of the First Round of the 2024 playoffs against the Boston Celtics on April 24, 2024, Herro achieved a playoff career-high 14 assists, along with 24 points and 5 rebounds, contributing to the Heat's 111-101 victory and evening the series.