Tyler Christopher Herro (/ˈhiːroʊ/ HEE-roh; born January 20, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for one year with the Kentucky Wildcats.
After being selected by the Heat in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft with the 13th overall pick, Herro was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020. During his rookie season with the Heat, he reached the NBA Finals. He was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2022.
Herro has two younger brothers, Austin and Myles, both of whom also play basketball. His parents are Jennifer and Chris Herro.
Herro was included in the Jack Harlow song "Tyler Herro" named after himself, and features prominently in the music video.
In 2020, Herro began dating Katya Elise Henry. On June 5, 2021, they announced that they were expecting a child. Their daughter was born on September 14, 2021. On June 18, 2022, the couple announced that they were expecting a second child.
NBA Sixth Man of the Year 2022 Miami Heat |
2018-2019 |
2019-2023 |
2023-2027 |
| Miami Heat | Appearances | NBA | 2021-2022 | 81 |
| Miami Heat | Assists | NBA | 2021-2022 | 305 |
| Miami Heat | Points | NBA | 2021-2022 | 1,556 |
| Miami Heat | Rebounds | NBA | 2021-2022 | 388 |
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