Tyler Herro: Everything you need to know about the talented NBA shooting guard
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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is becoming a household name in the NBA (Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire)

Tyler Herro: Everything you need to know about the talented NBA shooting guard

Seye Omidiora 16:53 - 17.12.2023

Despite his youth, Tyler Herro is already making a name for himself in the National Basketball Association (NBA). What else is there to know about the Miami Heat player, whose unique scoring prowess has caught the eye even at this embryonic stage of his pro career?

Who is Tyler Herro?

Tyler Herro is an American professional basketball player utilised as a shooting guard. Herro has grown to prominence since the 2019 NBA Draft, where he was the 13th overall pick in the first round, and his popularity has considerably soared since because of his scoring ability.

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Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro (Credit: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire)

Tyler Herro's draft history

After a year in the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball program — the men’s college basketball team of the University of Kentucky — Tyler Herro became a 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, held on June 20.

Having been tipped by pundits to fall lower, with some predicting the youngster to drop into the draft’s second round, Herro was a surprising selection at 13th by the Miami Heat.

Even though the Heat’s decision was questioned by experts and observers, Tyler has become one of the franchise’s pivotal players.

How old is Tyler Herro?

Tyler Herro was born on January 20, 2000. The shooting guard is 23 years old.

Where is Tyler Herro from?

Tyler Herro was born in Greenfield, Wisconsin. He grew up there and attended Whitnall High School, where his talent as a basketball player was initially discovered.

Tyler Herro’s height

Tyler Herro is 6 feet 5 inches tall. In centimetres, this is 196cm.

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Tyler Herro is over six feet tall (Credit: Sportskeeda)

Tyler Herro’s weight

Tyler Herro’s weight in pounds is 195lb. In kilograms, this is 88kg. However, there could be fluctuations throughout the season due to several factors like training and nutrition.

Tyler Herro’s family

Tyler Herro’s parents are Christopher Herro and Jennifer Herro, and the NBA star has two brothers — Austin Herro and Myles Herro.

The 23-year-old has started a family with his partner — Katya Elise Henry — and they have two children together — Zya Elise and Harlem Herro.

Tyler Herro’s parents

Chris Herro and Jennifer Herro are Tyler Herro’s parents. The couple, who married in 1999 after dating for a while, have three children, including the NBA star.

Tyler's father works as a snow plough driver in the winter and as a roofing and concrete contractor in the summer. The basketball star has previously stated how his father shaped him in his formative years, and his mother hitherto argued that Chris was too hard on the would-be NBA star when he was little.

As for the 23-year-old’s mother, Jenn Herro participated in cross-country and track throughout high school and college, but she segued from being an athlete and is a dental hygienist by trade now.

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Tyler Herro’s brothers

Despite his relative youth, Tyler Herro is the first child born to his parents, Chris and Jennifer, and the NBA player’s younger brothers — Austin and Myles Herro — were born after the 23-year-old.

Austin played high school basketball alongside Tyler and is a shooting guard, while Myles’ athleticism and playmaking abilities have caught the eye in his embryonic career.

How did Tyler Herro meet his girlfriend?

Unlike the norm, Tyler Herro and Katya Elise Henry met online on X (formerly known as Twitter). Herro publicly courted the fitness expert on social media in 2020, amid the NBA's shutdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak, before meeting in person after exchanging messages on the platform.

While they have not tied the knot, the couple have two children — Zya Elise and Harlem Herro.

His daughter was born on September 14, 2021, while Harlem's birthdate is January 1, 2023, and the basketball star shares photos of his children on social media.

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Tyler Herro with his partner, Katya Elise Henry, and their children — Zya Elise and Harlem Herro (Credit: Instagram/@katyaelisehenry)

Can Tyler Herro play point guard?

While Tyler Herro's strengths make him a shooting guard, several arguments have been made for and against him playing point guard.

The 23-year-old's vision on the court makes him fashion scoring opportunities for himself and his colleagues, while his ball handling sees him evade pressure comfortably. 

However, Tyler's extreme focus on scoring rather than creating means the 23-year-old is typically at the finishing end of moves and not initiating attacks. Furthermore, the inconsistent defensive awareness and the broader lack of experience mean the young basketball star needs to hone his craft at point guard.

Can Tyler Herro dunk?

Yes, Tyler Herro has intermittently showcased his adeptness at dunking, and several videos prove the NBA star’s capability.

Who does Tyler Herro play for?

Tyler Herro is a National Basketball Association (NBA) player for the Miami Heat, where he has been since he was picked 13th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft and has developed into a vital player for them, earning Sixth Man of the Year in 2022.

What is Tyler Herro’s contract?

According to Spotrac, Tyler Herro’s current contract with the Miami Heat, signed October 2, 2022, is a four-year, $120 million deal, including $120,000,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $30,000,000.

The shooting guard will earn $27 million in 2023-24, and the 23-year-old’s signing bonus spread over his contract is a similar figure — $27 million.

Tyler Herro’s stats

Tyler Herro has played five seasons for the Heat, and the shooting guard has averaged 17.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 250 regular-season games. According to StatMuse, the 23-year-old is averaging 22.9 points, 5.0 assists and 4.6 assists per game in the 2023-24 season.

The Heat shooting guard won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2022 (given to the league’s best player coming on as a substitute) and has twice been included in the All-Rookie Team in 2020 and 2021.

What is Tyler Herro’s career high?

The Miami Heat shooting guard dropped a career-high 41 points in the franchise's 111-108 win over the Houston Rockets in mid-December 2022. Tyler Herro scored a career-high 10 triples plus six rebounds, two assists, a block and a steal. The young guard missed only five out of 15 attempts from distance and shot 13 of 20 overall.

In the process, Herro established Heat history by becoming the first Miami player to score 40 points and make ten three-pointers in the same game, according to StatMuse. His ten three-pointers tied a franchise record shared by Brian Shaw, Mario Chalmers, and Duncan Robinson.

Are Tyler Herro and Jack Harlow friends?

While Tyler Herro and Jack Harlow are undoubtedly on friendly terms, the level of their closeness remains somewhat unclear. Be that as it may, observers could point to the rapper’s 2020 song titled after the Miami Heat shooting guard — Tyler Herro made an appearance in the music video — the jersey swap in the same year and Harlow inviting the guard on stage when he performed the song at Rolling Loud in 2022.

The mutual respect between both cannot be questioned.

Tyler Herro with braids

During the NBA's COVID-19 break, Tyler Herro nearly broke the internet when a photo of himself in braids surfaced online. The Heat guard’s barber, El Shorty, shared a picture of the youngster with braided hair, immediately going viral and igniting a social media frenzy of acclaim and criticism.

Herro responded to the backlash on Twitter, claiming that he had previously worn braids, but not publicly and that it was simply a new hairdo he wanted to try. He also emphasised his right to choose his haircut and expressed gratitude to his followers. 

Despite his explanation, the unfavourable online criticism saw the Heat player cut them shortly after, and a snapshot of his new haircut was shared on social media.

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Tyler Herro's braids only lasted a few days after the Miami Heat guard received online criticism for his hairstyle choice (Credit: America's Best Pics)

Is Tyler Herro on Instagram?

Yes, Tyler Herro is on Instagram. The Miami Heat player posts regularly, and his handle is @nolimitherro. The 23-year-old has 2.2 million followers.

Is Tyler Herro on Twitter/X?

The shooting guard has an account on X, with over 361k followers. His handle is @raf_tyler.

What is Tyler Herro’s net worth?

According to Wealthy Gorilla, Tyler Herro’s net worth was $25 million in 2022. While an update has not been revealed, several estimates project the Heat guard’s net worth as 35 million at the end of 2023.

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