Tyler Christopher Herro, the 6'5" shooting guard from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was highly recruited out of Whitnall High School. After committing to the University of Wisconsin, Herro eventually reversed course and became a vital member of the Kentucky Wildcats under coach John Calipari. Herro flourished at Kentucky, as did the Wildcats. When Herro amassed 15 or more points in a game, the Wildcats went 19-0.
The Miami Heat franchise considered the shooting guard to possess endless potential, so they selected Herro as the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Herro exploded onto the scene in the 2019-20 NBA season as an indispensable member of the Miami Heat's run to the NBA Finals.
As Tyler Herro evolves as a player, the Miami Heat will prevail as a thriving Eastern Conference franchise. As Herro develops as a player, his rookie cards will also prosper. With that said, let's dive into Tyler Herro's top 13 rookie basketball cards.
#13
2019 Panini Revolution Tyler Herro Cubic RC #112 #'d/50
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At the University of Kentucky, Tyler Herro was a prolific starter for the 2018-19 Kentucky Wildcats that went 30-7 in the regular season and 15-3 in the Southeastern Conference. In his lone season with the Wildcats, Herro averaged 14 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. Herro was also a burgeoning three-point shooter, draining 60 of 169 three-pointers in just 37 games. After his success on the Wildcats, the Miami Heat wasn't letting Tyler Herro slip away come draft day.
Tyler Herro's 13th most valuable rookie card appeared when Panini released the 2019-20 Panini Revolution set, showcased in five-card packs of eight packs in each hobby box. On average, the 2019-20 Panini Revolution set accommodates four rookie cards, four inserts, and eight parallel cards. If you acquire a 2019-20 Panini Revolution case, collectors can discover six on-card autographed cards.
Herro's 2019-20 Panini Revolution rookie card highlights the Miami Heat shooting guard performing a behind-the-back pass, serial-numbered to 50. While not the most condition-sensitive Tyler Herro card as seven of 10 cards earned a PSA 10, the limited number of cards in circulation will keep his 2019-20 Panini Revolution card in the back of collector's minds.
#12
2019 Panini Obsidian Tyler Herro Electric Etch Orange RC #171 #'d/50
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In Herro's rookie season at Kentucky, he nailed 87 of 93 free throw attempts, a ridiculous 93.5% free-throw percentage. Herro attempted 2.5 free throws per game for the Wildcats, and while he only shot 1.8 free throws per game in his rookie season with the Heat, he increased his efforts to 2.2 free throws per game in his sophomore campaign. Herro's forte is his shooting prowess, so the more frequently he draws contact, the more successful he'll become as an NBA player.
Like the 2019-20 Panini Revolution set, Tyler Herro's 2019 Panini Obsidian rookie card is also serial-numbered to 50. This copy of Tyler Herro's Electric Etch Orange rookie card from 2019-20 Panini Obsidian is the highest graded card in existence, from either PSA or BGS. According to PSA's population report, PSA has only graded seven cards, and BGS has graded just four, with the highest grade earning a BGS 9.5. As such, Herro's 2019 Panini Obsidian rookie card is his most condition-sensitive card.
While enhancing his performance in the NBA, he may emerge as the sixth man of the year or even become a starter for the Miami Heat franchise, undoubtedly influencing Tyler Herro's basketball card value.
#11
2019 Panini Hoops Tyler Herro Hot Signatures RC #HR-THR
Recent sale: $330
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In 55 games for the Miami Heat in his rookie season, Tyler Herro started in eight games. In his sophomore campaign, he appeared in 54 games, starting in 15 games. As Herro nears his third NBA season, his mind is fixed on securing a spot in the Miami Heat starting lineup. After Herro and the Heat reached the NBA Finals in 2019-20, ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in 6 games, they have their eyes set on an NBA Championship in the 2021-22 season, where they are currently 20-1 odds.
Panini released 2019-20 NBA Hoops on November 6, 2019, in packs of eight cards, including 24 packs per hobby box. According to Panini, collectors can envision 24 insert or parallel cards in each hobby box, as well as two autographed cards. The set features Herro's first signature card on the list, categorized as Hot Signatures, reserved by Panini for budding NBA players.
If you combine PSA and BGS populations, there are 69 Tyler Herro 2019-20 Panini NBA Hoops rookie cards, 43% of them obtaining a PSA/BGS 10. While not the highest condition sensitive Tyler Herro rookie card, his 2019-20 NBA Hoops card is nevertheless highly sought after by collectors for his autograph.
#10
2019 Panini Court Kings Tyler Herro Blank Slate RC #33
Recent sale: $510
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Tyler Herro is a lethal three-point shooter for the Miami Heat. On January 22, 2020, in Herro's rookie season, he drained seven of nine three-pointers. In one of Herro's finest performances, he totaled 25 points off the bench for the game, leading the team in scoring and guiding the Heat to victory over the Washington Wizards.
Panini released 2019-20 Court Kings on June 5, 2020, in hobby boxes, and June 12, 2020, in blaster boxes. Hobby boxes offered one pack per hobby box, with ten cards in each pack, and blaster boxes extended seven packs of five cards in each pack. Tyler Herro's Blank Slate card from 2019-20 Court Kings can only be found in blaster boxes, typically located at big-box retailers.
Of the 35 cards collectors discovered in each blaster box, Panini guaranteed two Acetate rookie cards, four inserts, and one parallel card. The total PSA/BGS population of Herro's Court Kings rookie card sits at 11. Four of those five cards obtained a PSA 10, though all six of Herro's Blank Slate rookie cards graded by BGS earned a BGS 9.5. Herro's Blank Slate card from 2019-20 Court Kings is a super short-printed card that continues to be one of the top Tyler Herro rookie cards.
#9
2019 Panini Donruss Optic Tyler Herro Pink RC #172 #'d/25
Recent sale: $565
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While Herro is known for his shooting ability, he also plays solid defense. In his 109 game NBA career, Herro's averaged 4.1 defense rebounds per game and 0.6 steals per game. Herro averaged an identical 4.1 defensive rebounds per game at the University of Kentucky and 1.1 steals per game, so there's an opening for Herro to further his pickpocketing ability.
Panini released 2019-20 Donruss Optic on February 5, 2020, as a 200-card set, amid 150 veterans and 50 rookies. The set is separated into hobby boxes and Fast Break boxes. In a hobby box, hobbyists can acquire 20 packs of four cards, and a Fast Break box highlights 18 packs presenting four cards. 2019-20 Panini Donruss Optic features Herro's Pink Prizm rookie card, embracing Herro's parallel card serial-numbered to 25.
As Herro's 2019-20 Donruss Optic Pink rookie card is serial-numbered to 25, collectors can discern that with a total PSA and BGS population of 14, only three cards, roughly 21% have earned a BGS or PSA 10. The value of Tyler Herro's rookie card from 2019-20 Donruss Optic Pink is a solid investment as one of his most condition-sensitive cards.
#8
2019 Immaculate Collection Tyler Herro Patch Autographs RC #126 #'d/99
Recent sale: $611
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Herro's 2019-20 Immaculate Collection card bio dives into Herro's role coming off the bench on October 29. However, he immediately made an impact for the Miami Heat in his debut a week prior. Herro started for the Heat in his NBA debut and played nearly 34 minutes of action. Herro shot six of 14 from the floor and racked up 14 points and eight rebounds.
The 2019-20 Immaculate Collection is catered towards high-end collectors. Panini configured hobby boxes in one pack in each box comprising six cards per pack. To date, BGS has yet to receive Herro's rookie patch autographed card, so Herro's 2019-20 Immaculate Collection rookie card population rests at nine. Herro's RPA is limited to 99, with the highest grade receiving a PSA 9.
In Herro's rookie season, he averaged 27.4 minutes played, and in his sophomore campaign, his minutes jumped up to 30.3 minutes. While Tyler Herro is in the middle of the pact to capture the NBA's 2021-22 Sixth Man of the Year Award, don't be surprised if he takes a huge step forward as his minutes increase and is in the discussion for the award come season's end. As Herro trends in the right direction, as will the value of his 2019-20 Immaculate Collection rookie patch autograph card.
#7
2019 Panini Mosaic Tyler Herro Genesis RC #223
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Herro's 2019-20 Panini Mosaic Genesis rookie card touches on his unique ability to score off the bench. In his rookie season, Herro recorded 16 20-point games for the Heat. He was tied for the 5th highest scoring average for the franchise, despite playing just the 8th most minutes. On top of Herro's scoring prowess, he limits his turnovers, averaging just 1.6 turnovers per game, and stays out of foul trouble, recording just 1.4 fouls per game.
Panini issued the 300-card set of 2019-20 Panini Mosaic on May 20, 2020. You can anticipate one autograph card, five silver parallels, 15 other parallels, and 20 insert cards in a typical hobby box. A hobby box is assembled in 10 packs of 15 cards, and a blaster box is issued in eight packs of four cards.
Herro's Mosaic Genesis rookie card has a PSA population of 74, 43 of which received a PSA 10. Of BGS' population of 19, the highest grade obtained is a BGS 9.5, including 14 collectors receiving the grade. Despite Herro's card not being serial-numbered and highlighted by a low condition sensitivity, collectors continuously view Herro's 2019-20 Panini Mosaic rookie card as an investment opportunity.
#6
2019 Panini Flawless Tyler Herro Signature Prime Materials Ruby RC #21 #'d/15
Recent sale: $817
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At the University of Kentucky, Herro averaged 32.6 minutes of action in a 40-minute game. In his early NBA career, Herro averaged 28.8 minutes per game. If you look at Herro's 36-minute average, Herro's numbers become highly appealing. If he averaged 36 minutes per game, Herro's stats would equate to 17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists while draining 2.6 three-pointers per game.
2019-20 Panini Flawless is catered towards premium collectors. The arrangement of the hobby box is highlighted by 10 cards, with one memorabilia card, one diamond card, and eight autographs. The Ruby patches of the set are all serial-numbered to 15.
Up to this point, Herro's Signature Prime Materials Ruby rookie card is the lowest-serial numbered card, limited to 15. Herro's 2019 Panini Flawless has a total population of two, presenting one card graded by each PSA and BGS. The card graded by PSA didn't fare as well as the BGS, earning a PSA 8. The card graded by BGS received a BGS 9.5, remaining the highest graded Herro rookie card of the 2019-20 Panini Flawless set. If Herro's minutes increase, the value of his rookie cards will become even more desirable.
#5
2019 Panini Encased Tyler Herro Green RC #225 #'d/5
Recent sale: $861
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In the Miami Heat's road to the NBA Finals in Herro's rookie season, his presence on the court was a difference-maker for the franchise. Through 21 playoff games, Herro drained 48 of 128 three-pointers, in addition to shooting 47-54 from the free-throw line.
Herro's 2019-20 Panini Encased card is serial-numbered to five, featuring a PSA population of one and a BGS population of five. However, as the card is serial-numbered to just five, this means one collector crossed over to the other grading service in hopes of receiving a higher grade for Herro's rookie patch autograph card. The highest grade a collector received from PSA is a 9, and the highest grade from BGS is a BGS 9.5, occurring among two cards.
The Panini Encased set was issued on October 21, 2020, featuring one pack of five cards in each hobby box. Collectors can anticipate two autographed cards and two memorabilia cards. Herro's Green Encased rookie card doesn't feature a card description, though it highlights Herro's rookie patch autograph card, with an awe-inspiring black and white image of Herro on the reverse. As the Miami Heat looks to get off to a quick start in the 2021-22 season, Herro will be the x-factor for the franchise this year. With another deep run in the playoffs, Herro's 2019-20 Panini Encased rookie card will soar in value.
#4
2019 Panini Prizm Choice Tyler Herro Prizms Choice Tiger Stripe RC #259
Recent sale: $925
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Tyler Herro was a standout basketball player at Whitnall High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Herro really jumped into the spotlight in his senior year, averaging 32.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. Behind 2,000 high school points, Herro was named to the all-state team and was highly recruited by the Kentucky Wildcats. In fact, Herro was the number one recruit from the state of Wisconsin and ESPN's 30th ranked overall recruit heading into the 2018-19 NCAA season.
Released on December 4, 2019, the 2019-20 Panini Prizm Choice set strictly features the hits of the Panini Prizm series. The hobby box is arranged into one pack of eight cards. According to PSA, the population of Herro's rookie card is 23, with 11 cards earning a PSA 10. The population of Herro's card from BGS is 17, though the highest card obtained a BGS 9.5.
Tyler Herro's most valuable card from the set is his Tiger Stripe rookie card, and while the card isn't serial numbered, collectors rave about the card's potential value.
#3
2019 Panini Spectra Tyler Herro Meta RC #177 #'d/25
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When Herro came off the bench on October 29, 2020, versus the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami Heat fans knew they drafted someone special. Herro totaled 29 points and seven rebounds that night, which is the third-highest points he scored in his rookie season, including the playoffs.
Though, what's less talked about is Herro's ability to rebound the basketball. Herro had at least eight rebounds on eight occasions in his rookie campaign, with 11 rebounds as his season-high. Herro reached the eight-rebound threshold seven times in Herro's second NBA season, which appears like a drop-off, though the shooting guards season high was 15 rebounds, with an increase of 0.9 rebounds per game from his rookie to his sophomore year.
Tyler Herro's third most valuable card emerged from the 2019-20 Panini Spectra set. Herro's rookie card from the set is labeled as Meta, each Meta parallel serial numbered to 25. This particular Tyler Herro rookie card is one of his most condition-sensitive cards. Between PSA and BGS combined, only one card of 10 received a PSA/BGS 10. The sale of Herro's card is graded a BGS 9.5, and one could assume that the lone card that obtained a PSA 10 is highly coveted.
#2
2019 Panini One and One Tyler Herro Downtown RC #10
Recent sale: $1,375
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Since American Airlines Arena, now known as FTX Arena, opened on December 31, 1999, the Miami Heat has captured three NBA Championships, with their latest back in 2013 when LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, and Ray Allen teamed up. Their most recent run came in the 2019-20 season when the rookie sensation, Tyler Herro, heightened the Heat's run off the bench.
Issued by Panini, Tyler Herro's One and One Downtown rookie card is his second most valuable card. The One and One product by Panini made its basketball debut on November 25, 2020. The set is issued in one pack, showcasing two cards in each. The typical pull of the box is one autograph card and either one base, parallel, or insert card.
While there is no Tyler Herro One and One Downtown cards currently graded by BGS, 18 of the 20 cards graded by PSA have each earned a PSA 10. Despite the lack of condition sensitivity, Tyler Herro's One and One Downtown rookie card proceeds to fetch top dollar.
#1
2019 Panini Select Tyler Herro Disco Green Prizm RC #63 #'d/5
Recent sale: $1,900
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Tyler Herro scored in double digits in five of his first six NBA games and finished the season with 36 double-digit games in 55 contests, roughly 65% of the games he played. However, the postseason was a different tale. In 21 games for the Miami Heat in the 2019-20 postseason, Herro scored in double digits in 20 of the 21 games, or 95% of the Heat's phenomenal postseason run.
To date, Tyler Herro's most valuable card is his 2019 Panini Select Disco Green Prizm rookie card, released by Panini on March 4, 2020. Herro's rookie card from the series is serial-numbered to five and has a total population of three between PSA and BGS. The single card graded by PSA received a PSA 10, and the two cards graded by BGS obtained a BGS 10.
With two more of Herro's Disco Green Prizm rookie cards in existence, the five cards are his most sought-after rookie cards. As Tyler Herro makes strides in his NBA career, the value of his 2019 Panini Select Disco Green Prizm rookie card has enormous potential to appreciate.
The Inherent Worth of Tyler Herro's Rookie Cards
From his time at Whitnall High School to the University of Kentucky, and now as a member of the Miami Heat, Herro's journey to NBA stardom is upon us. As Herro approaches his third NBA season, the sharpshooter continues to improve with and without the ball and will have an essential role for the Miami Heat in the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season. The significance of Herro's rookie cards is just budding, and by the time the 2021-22 season concludes, Herro's rookie cards will be in a significantly higher tier.
