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Trae Young

American NBA player for Atlanta Hawks

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American NBA player for Atlanta Hawks

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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1998-09-19

Trae Young's Birth

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.

2015

Trae Young leads Norman North High School to area championship

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.

2016

Trae Young leads Norman North High School to regional title

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.

2017-11-12

Impressive Performance Against Omaha Mavericks

Young recorded 15 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds in a win over the Omaha Mavericks at the start of the 2017 season.

2017-11-26

Season-High 43 Points Against Oregon Ducks

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.

2017-12-19

Tying NCAA Single-Game Assists Record

Young tied the then-NCAA single-game assists record with 22, while also recording 26 points in a win against the Northwestern State Demons.

2018-01-05

Struggles Against West Virginia Mountaineers

Young faced a rough patch when the West Virginia Mountaineers' defense forced him into eight turnovers on January 5, 2018.

2018-01-13

Recovery Against TCU Horned Frogs

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.

2018-01-23

Strong Performance Against Kansas Jayhawks

Young scored 26 points and had nine assists in a win over the fifth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on January 23.

2018-03-07

Wayman Tisdale Award Win

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.

2018-03-15

Decision to Declare for 2018 NBA Draft

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.

2018-06-21

Trae Young selected in 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.

2018-10-17

Trae Young's NBA Debut

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.

2018-10-21

Trae Young's season-high performance against Cleveland Cavaliers

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.

2018-10-22

Trae Young's 35-point double-double

On October 22, 2018, Trae Young recorded a 35-point double-double in his third professional game.

2018-11-19

Trae Young's career-high performance against Los Angeles Clippers

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.

2019-02-25

Trae Young's career-high scoring against Houston Rockets

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.

2019-03-01

Trae Young's remarkable performance against Chicago Bulls

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.

2019-03-26

Trae Young passes Michael Jordan in rookie records

On March 26, 2019, Trae Young passed Michael Jordan for the second-most 30-point + 10-assist games by a rookie in NBA history.

2019-10-24

Trae Young's scoring in season-opening win against Detroit Pistons

On October 24, 2019, Trae Young scored 38 points in a season-opening victory of 117–110 against the Detroit Pistons.

2019-11-29

Trae Young's impressive scoring against Indiana Pacers

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.

2020-01-23

Trae Young selected for NBA All-Star selection

On January 23, 2020, Trae Young was chosen for the NBA All-Star selection as a backcourt starter, recognizing his outstanding performance.

2020-02-19

Bleacher Report naming Trae Young the worst defensive point guard

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.

2020-02-20

Trae Young's career-high scoring against Miami Heat

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.

2020-12-23

Young's Impressive Performance Against Chicago Bulls

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.

2021-02-17

Trae Young records 15 career 40-point games at 22 or younger

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.

2021-05-23

Young's Game-Winning Performance in NBA Playoff Debut

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.

2021-06-02

Trae Young scores 30+ points in road playoff games

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.

2021-06-14

Trae Young's playoff game records

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.

2021-06-18

Trae Young's postseason streak

On June 18, 2021, Trae Young achieved the longest streak (11 games) in NBA postseason history with 20+ points and 7+ assists.

2021-06-20

Trae Young's double-double in Game 7

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.

2021-06-23

Trae Young's records in Conference Finals

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.

2021-08-03

Young's Contract Extension with the Hawks

On August 3, 2021, Trae Young signed a five-year max extension with the Hawks worth up to $172 million, potentially reaching $207 million.

2021-11-14

Young scores 42 points against Milwaukee Bucks

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.

2022-01-03

Young scores career-high 56 points against Portland Trail Blazers

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.

2022-01-27

Young selected for 2022 NBA All-Star Game

On January 27, 2022, Trae Young was chosen as a backcourt starter for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

2022-02-26

Young scores 41 points and 11 assists against Toronto Raptors

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.

2022-03-13

Young scores 47 points against Indiana Pacers

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.

2022-03-14

Young scores 46 points against Portland Trail Blazers

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.

2022-03-22

Young scores 45 points against New York Knicks

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.

2022-04-15

Young scores 38 points in play-in tournament win over Cleveland Cavaliers

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.

2022-10-19

Start of Trae Young's Fifth Season

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.

2022-11-25

Season-High 44 Points Against Houston Rockets

On November 25, 2022, Trae Young scored a season-high 44 points in a game against the Houston Rockets.

2023-02-26

Game-Winning Jumpshot Against Brooklyn Nets

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.

2023-04-07

Career High 20 Assists Against Philadelphia 76ers

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.

2023-05-01

Historic Playoff Performance Against Boston Celtics

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.

2023-05-11

Game-Winning Three-Pointer Against Boston Celtics

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.

2023-12-23

Tying Oscar Robertson's Record

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.

2024-02-15

Franchise Three-Point Record

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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