Trae Young
Rayford Trae Young, born in 1998, is a professional basketball player known for his college career at Oklahoma Sooners. He holds records for assists and points in NCAA. Drafted by Dallas Mavericks in 2018, he was later traded to Atlanta Hawks where he became a three-time NBA All-Star.
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Trae Young was born on September 19, 1998, in Lubbock, Texas. He is a professional basketball player known for his exceptional skills as a point guard.
In 2015, Trae Young played a key role in leading Norman North High School to win the area championship, showcasing his talent and leadership at a young age.
During his junior year in 2016, Trae Young led Norman North High School to win the regional title, demonstrating his continued growth and impact in high school basketball.
Young recorded 15 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds in a win over the Omaha Mavericks at the start of the 2017 season.
Young recorded a season-high 43 points and seven assists in a 90–80 win over the Oregon Ducks, drawing comparisons to Stephen Curry in terms of playing style.
Young tied the then-NCAA single-game assists record with 22, while also recording 26 points in a win against the Northwestern State Demons.
Young faced a rough patch when the West Virginia Mountaineers' defense forced him into eight turnovers on January 5, 2018.
Young recovered from his rough patch with a season-high 43 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists in an overtime win over the TCU Horned Frogs.
Young scored 26 points and had nine assists in a win over the fifth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on January 23.
Young was announced as the winner of the Wayman Tisdale Award for National Freshman of the Year by the United States Basketball Writers Association on March 7, 2018.
Following Oklahoma's loss in the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament, Young announced his intention to forgo his final three seasons of collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2018 NBA draft.
On June 21, 2018, Trae Young was chosen as the fifth overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA draft, but was later traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Luka Dončić.
Trae Young made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, playing for the Dallas Mavericks after being selected as the 5th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
On October 21, 2018, Trae Young scored a season-high 35 points and 11 assists in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 133–111 victory.
On October 22, 2018, Trae Young recorded a 35-point double-double in his third professional game.
On November 19, 2018, Trae Young achieved a then career-high of 17 assists, 25 points, and three rebounds in a match against the Los Angeles Clippers, despite the 127–119 loss.
On February 25, 2019, Trae Young scored a career-high 36 points and made eight three-pointers in a game against the Houston Rockets, ending in a 119–111 loss.
On March 1, 2019, Trae Young surpassed his season-high by scoring a then career-high 49 points and providing 16 assists in a high-scoring quadruple overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls.
On March 26, 2019, Trae Young passed Michael Jordan for the second-most 30-point + 10-assist games by a rookie in NBA history.
On October 24, 2019, Trae Young scored 38 points in a season-opening victory of 117–110 against the Detroit Pistons.
On November 29, 2019, Trae Young scored 49 points, including 21 points in the fourth quarter, in a thrilling overtime game against the Indiana Pacers, ending in a 105–104 loss.
On January 23, 2020, Trae Young was chosen for the NBA All-Star selection as a backcourt starter, recognizing his outstanding performance.
On February 19, 2020, Bleacher Report labeled Trae Young as the worst defensive point guard in the NBA, highlighting an aspect of his playing style.
On February 20, 2020, Trae Young scored a career-high 50 points in a game against the Miami Heat, making 8-of-15 three-pointers in a 129–124 victory.
On December 23, 2020, Trae Young scored 37 points, had 7 assists, and grabbed 6 rebounds in a season-opening win against the Chicago Bulls.
On February 17, 2021, Trae Young became the 5th player in NBA history to record at least 15 career 40-point games at the age of 22 or younger.
On May 23, 2021, Trae Young made his NBA playoff debut by scoring 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists against the New York Knicks. He sealed the victory with a game-winning floater in Game 1 of the First Round.
On June 2, 2021, Trae Young joined Michael Jordan as the only two players in NBA history to score 30+ points in three straight road playoff games against the Knicks.
On June 14, 2021, Trae Young became the first player to record at least 25 points and 18 assists in a playoff game since Tim Hardaway in 1991. He also became the youngest player on record to drop 20+ PTS and 15+ AST in an NBA playoff game.
On June 18, 2021, Trae Young achieved the longest streak (11 games) in NBA postseason history with 20+ points and 7+ assists.
On June 20, 2021, Trae Young joined Doc Rivers as the only Hawks player to record a double-double with points and assists in Game 7.
On June 23, 2021, Trae Young became the youngest player ever to record 40+ points and 10+ assists in a Conference Finals game. He also set multiple other records during the same game.
On August 3, 2021, Trae Young signed a five-year max extension with the Hawks worth up to $172 million, potentially reaching $207 million.
On November 14, 2021, Trae Young scored 42 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists leading Atlanta to a 120–100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, the defending champions.
On January 3, 2022, Trae Young achieved a career-high of 56 points and 14 assists in a 136–131 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
On January 27, 2022, Trae Young was chosen as a backcourt starter for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.
On February 26, 2022, Trae Young scored 41 points and delivered 11 assists as Atlanta defeated the Toronto Raptors 127–100, marking his 10th career game with at least 40 points and 10 assists.
On March 13, 2022, Trae Young scored 47 points, with 33 in the first half, leading Atlanta to a 131–128 win over the Indiana Pacers.
On March 14, 2022, Trae Young scored 46 points, 6 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 122–113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, achieving back-to-back 40+ point games.
On March 22, 2022, Trae Young scored 45 points and delivered 8 assists in a 117–111 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
On April 15, 2022, Trae Young logged 38 points and 9 assists in the Hawks' 107–101 play-in tournament victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing the No. 8 seed in the 2022 NBA playoffs.
On October 19, 2022, Trae Young began his fifth season with the Atlanta Hawks, facing the Houston Rockets. He scored 23 points and distributed 13 assists in his debut game, demonstrating his continued impact on the team.
On November 25, 2022, Trae Young scored a season-high 44 points in a game against the Houston Rockets.
In a game against the Brooklyn Nets on February 26, 2023, Trae Young scored 34 points, made a game-winning jumpshot, and led the Atlanta Hawks to a 129–127 victory.
Against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 7, 2023, Trae Young set a career high with 20 assists while scoring 27 points in an overtime loss.
In Game 3 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Trae Young put up 32 points, six rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and two blocks, contributing to a 130–122 win for the Atlanta Hawks.
In Game 5 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Trae Young scored 38 points and 13 assists, including a game-winning three-pointer in a 119–117 victory.
On December 23, 2023, Trae Young recorded his seventh consecutive game with at least 30 points and 10 assists, tying Oscar Robertson's record for the longest such streak in NBA history.
On February 15, 2024, Trae Young surpassed Mookie Blaylock for the most three-pointers made in Hawks franchise history by making his 1,051st career three-pointer.
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