Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Trae Young
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Trae Young made an impact.
Trae Young, nicknamed "Ice Trae," is a professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks. After a standout college season at Oklahoma, where he led the NCAA in both points and assists, he was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018 and immediately traded to Atlanta. Young earned unanimous All-Rookie First Team honors in 2019 alongside Luka Dončić, for whom he was traded. A four-time NBA All-Star, Young has guided the Hawks to multiple playoff appearances, highlighted by a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021.
2016: Regional Title and Championship Game
In 2016, Trae Young led Norman North to a 28-4 record, winning the regional title and placing second in the Oklahoma Class 6A championship game.
February 16, 2017: College Commitment
On February 16, 2017, Trae Young committed to the Oklahoma Sooners, being the first five-star recruit since 2010.
2017: College Basketball Season
In 2017, Trae Young began his college basketball career for the Oklahoma Sooners.
2017: Start of College Season
In 2017, Trae Young began his college basketball season with the Oklahoma Sooners.
June 21, 2018: NBA Draft Selection and Trade
On June 21, 2018, Trae Young was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks and then traded to the Atlanta Hawks.
July 1, 2018: Signing with the Hawks
On July 1, 2018, Trae Young officially signed with the Atlanta Hawks.
2018: NBA Draft Prospect
By 2018, Trae Young had risen to become a potential top-three pick for the NBA draft.
February 25, 2019: Career High Points and Three-Pointers
On February 25, 2019, Trae Young scored a then career-high 36 points and made a career-high eight three-pointers in a loss to the Houston Rockets.
August 2019: Honorary Board Member at The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital
In August 2019, Trae Young was named an Honorary Board Member at The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma City.
October 24, 2019: Season-Opening Performance
On October 24, 2019, Trae Young scored 38 points in a season-opening win against the Detroit Pistons.
December 23, 2020: Season-Opening Performance
On December 23, 2020, Trae Young recorded 37 points in a season-opening win over the Chicago Bulls.
May 23, 2021: NBA Playoff Debut
On May 23, 2021, Trae Young made his NBA playoff debut, scoring 32 points against the New York Knicks.
August 3, 2021: Contract Extension
On August 3, 2021, Trae Young agreed to a five-year max extension with the Hawks.
November 14, 2021: Season-High Points
On November 14, 2021, Trae Young scored a then season-high 42 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.
2021: Eastern Conference Finals Appearance
In 2021, Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to the Eastern Conference Finals.
January 3, 2022: Career-High Points
On January 3, 2022, Trae Young scored a career-high 56 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.
October 19, 2022: Season Debut with Dejounte Murray
On October 19, 2022, Trae Young debuted in the season alongside Dejounte Murray, recording 23 points and 13 assists in a win against the Houston Rockets.
2022: Leading in Points and Assists
At the conclusion of the 2022 regular season, Trae Young became the second player in NBA history to lead the league in total points and assists in a season.
February 26, 2023: Game-Winning Shot Against Nets
On February 26, 2023, Trae Young made a buzzer-beating, game-winning jump shot in a 129–127 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
November 30, 2023: Season-High Points
On November 30, 2023, Trae Young scored a season-high 45 points with 14 assists in a win against the San Antonio Spurs.
December 23, 2023: Tying Record with Oscar Robertson
On December 23, 2023, Trae Young tied Oscar Robertson's record for consecutive games with at least 30 points and 10 assists, achieving it for the seventh game in a row.
October 23, 2024: Hawks defeat Nets in season opener
On October 23, 2024, Trae Young recorded 30 points, 12 assists, and five rebounds in the Hawks' 120–116 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
January 7, 2025: Young hits game-winning shot against Jazz
On January 7, 2025, Trae Young made a half-court, game-winning three-point shot at the buzzer against the Utah Jazz, capping off a 24-point, 20-assist performance.
