27 Facts About Tyler Herro

Tyler Christopher Herro is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association.

Tyler Herro reached the NBA Finals during his rookie season with the Heat.

Tyler Herro was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2022 and was named to his first All-Star Game in 2025.

Tyler Herro was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from Whitnall High School in Greenfield, Wisconsin.

Tyler Herro scored more than 2,000 points in his high school career.

Tyler Herro committed to play for the University of Wisconsin after visiting the Madison campus many times.

When Tyler Herro was no longer committed to play for Madison, he was recruited by the University of Kansas and University of Kentucky.

Tyler Herro then visited the Kentucky campus and decided to play for Kentucky.

Tyler Herro signed his letter of intent with Kentucky on November 14,2017.

Tyler Herro averaged 14.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists as the only player to start in all 37 games for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Tyler Herro was listed as a mid-first-round selection in most mock drafts.

On June 20,2019, Tyler Herro was selected by the Miami Heat with the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.

Tyler Herro was due to play in the Rising Stars game during the All-Star Weekend in 2020, but was ruled out due to an ankle injury.

Tyler Herro set Conference Finals records for the youngest player to score 30-plus points and the most points by a rookie.

Tyler Herro was named the 2022 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, making him the first player in Heat franchise history to win the award.

Tyler Herro missed games 3 through 6 of the series with a groin injury.

On October 2,2022, Tyler Herro signed a four-year, $130 million contract extension with the Miami Heat.

Tyler Herro became the youngest player in NBA history to put up at least 40 points, 10 three-pointers made, and five rebounds in a game.

Tyler Herro finished the game with 29 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals.

Tyler Herro broke his right hand in the first round of the 2023 playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Tyler Herro was expected to be out for at least six weeks after undergoing surgery.

Tyler Herro's statistics were nearly identical to the previous year during the regular season, but took a noticeable decline in the playoffs.

Tyler Herro's efficiency had increased for numerous shot types and areas as he more frequently attacked the rim rather than attempt long two-pointers.

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

Tyler Herro has two younger brothers, Austin and Myles, both of whom play basketball.

Herro was included in the Jack Harlow song "Tyler Herro" named after himself, and features prominently in the music video.

In turn, Tyler Herro portrayed himself in the White Men Can't Jump remake starring Harlow.