History of Tyler Herro in Timeline

Tyler Herro, nicknamed "Boy Wonder", is an American professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat. He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky before being drafted 13th overall by the Heat in the 2019 NBA draft. In his rookie year, Herro earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors and reached the NBA Finals with the Heat. He was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2022. Showing continued growth, he earned his first All-Star selection in 2025. Herro has played both point guard and shooting guard.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

1976: Broke Alvan Adams' Playoff Record

On October 9, 2020, Tyler Herro broke a 44-year-old record by scoring 10 points in the third quarter of the 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 of the Phoenix Suns in 1976.

1980: Referenced Magic Johnson's 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, which was eight days younger than Magic Johnson was when he started game 1 for the Lakers in 1980 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

1997: Surpassed Matt Maloney's Playoff Record

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

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 University of Wisconsin

In September 2016, prior to his junior year of high school, Tyler Herro committed to play for the University of Wisconsin–Madison after multiple campus visits.

October 17, 2017: De-committed from Wisconsin

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

October 31, 2017: Offered Kentucky Scholarship

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

November 14, 2017: Signed with Kentucky

On November 14, 2017, Tyler Herro officially signed his letter of intent to play basketball for 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, leading them 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 remaining college eligibility and hiring an agent.

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: Named to All-Rookie Second Team

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

2019: Joined Miami Heat

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: NBA Conference Finals Appearance

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

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. He set an NBA record by a rookie for the most consecutive playoff games 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: Named to 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: 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 First Child

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

October 23, 2021: First Heat Player to Record 30/10 off Bench

On October 23, 2021, Tyler Herro became the first player in Miami Heat franchise history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, 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 Seven Assists vs 76ers

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: Expecting Second Child

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

October 2, 2022: Signed 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 2023, Tyler Herro broke his right hand during the first round of the playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks, leading to surgery and an expected six-week recovery. Despite being available for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, he did not play.

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.

November 12, 2024: 40 Points and 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.