History of Tyler Herro in Timeline

Tyler Herro is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Miami Heat in the NBA. After a single year of college basketball with the Kentucky Wildcats, he was drafted by the Heat in the first round (13th overall) of 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 was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2022 and earned his first All-Star selection in 2025. He plays both point guard and shooting guard.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

1976: Alvan Adams's Record

In 1976, Alvan Adams set the NBA record for most consecutive games in the playoffs scoring in double digits with 19.

1980: Magic Johnson in Finals

In 1980, Magic Johnson started game 1 for the Lakers against the Philadelphia 76ers.

1997: Matt Maloney's Record

In the 1997 playoffs, Matt Maloney made 43 three-point shots.

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: Committed to Wisconsin

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

October 17, 2017: De-committed 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.

November 14, 2017: Signed with Kentucky

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

February 27, 2019: Career-High Collegiate Scoring Game

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

April 12, 2019: Declared for 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: Drafted by 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: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

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

2019: NBA Draft Selection

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

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, after the Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks.

October 9, 2020: Broke 44-year-old 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. This set 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 set in 1976.

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, alongside seven rebounds and four assists, in a 134–137 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

June 5, 2021: Announced Expecting First Child

On June 5, 2021, Tyler Herro and Katya Elise Henry announced that they were expecting a 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: 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, 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, alongside six rebounds and three assists, in a 144–115 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

May 2, 2022: 25 Points and 7 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 106–92 game 1 win.

June 18, 2022: Announced 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 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 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 2023, Tyler Herro broke his right hand in the first round of the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks, expecting to be out for at least six weeks after surgery.

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 10 3-Pointers

On November 12, 2024, Tyler Herro scored 40 points and made 10 3-pointers in a 123–121 overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons, equaling the Heat franchise record.