Tyler Herro's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Tyler Herro.

Tyler Herro, nicknamed “Boy Wonder”, is an American professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat in the NBA. He played one year of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats before being 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 earned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2022 and was selected to his first All-Star Game in 2025. He has played both point guard and shooting guard.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

1997: Surpassed Matt Maloney's Three-Pointer Record

The event references the year 1997, mentioning that Tyler Herro surpassed Matt Maloney's record of 43 three-pointers during the 1997 playoffs.

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: Herro Drafted by 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.

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

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

October 9, 2020: Broke 44-year-old NBA 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 the most consecutive playoff games scoring in double digits by a rookie with 20 games.

2020: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2020, Tyler Herro was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

October 23, 2021: First Heat Player with 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.

2022: Named NBA Sixth Man of the Year

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

November 12, 2024: Scored 40 Points and Made 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, equalling the Heat franchise record for three-pointers made in a game.