History of Trae Young in Timeline

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, tying the single-game assist record, he was drafted by the Mavericks in 2018 and immediately traded to the Hawks for Luka Dončić. Young earned a spot on the 2019 NBA All-Rookie First Team and is a four-time NBA All-Star. He has led the Hawks to three playoff appearances, most notably reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021.

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December 1964: Oscar Robertson Record

From December 1964 to January 1965, Oscar Robertson set the record for consecutive games with at least 30 points and 10 assists in the NBA, which Trae Young tied on December 23, 2023.

January 1965: Oscar Robertson Record

From December 1964 to January 1965, Oscar Robertson set the record for consecutive games with at least 30 points and 10 assists in the NBA, which Trae Young tied on December 23, 2023.

1966: Hawks Teammate Achievement

In 2023, Trae Young joined Dejounte Murray as the first pair of Hawks teammates to each put up at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in a playoff game since Lenny Wilkens and Bill Bridges did so in 1966.

September 19, 1998: Trae Young's Birth

On September 19, 1998, Rayford Trae Young was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2004: Chris Paul's NCAA Tournament Performance

In 2004, Chris Paul was the first freshman to record similar points in an NCAA tournament game, before Trae Young did so in 2018.

2010: Tiny Gallon Recruit

In 2010, Tiny Gallon was recruited to the University of Oklahoma and was the last 5-star recruit until Trae Young in 2017.

2015: Norman North Area Championship

In 2015, during his sophomore year, Trae Young averaged 25 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game, helping Norman North High School win the area championship. He was also named Oklahoma's Sophomore of the Year.

2015: Hawks Last Eastern Conference Finals Appearance

In 2021, Trae Young led the Hawks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2015.

2016: Norman North Regional Title

In 2016, as a junior, Trae Young averaged 34.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists, leading Norman North High School to a 28-4 record, winning the regional title and placing second in the Oklahoma Class 6A championship game.

February 16, 2017: Commitment to Oklahoma Sooners

On February 16, 2017, Trae Young committed to play college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was the University of Oklahoma's first five-star recruit since Tiny Gallon in 2010.

2017: Oklahoma Sooners Debut

In November of 2017, Trae Young started his 2017-18 season with Oklahoma Sooners, where on November 12, he recorded 15 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in a win over Omaha. He recorded 22 points and a then season-high 13 assists in a win over Ball State three days later. On November 26, Young had a season-high 43 points in a win over Oregon.

March 7, 2018: Wayman Tisdale Award

On March 7, 2018, Trae Young won the Wayman Tisdale Award for National Freshman of the Year by the USBWA. He was also named Big 12's Freshman of the Year and made the All-Big 12's First Team. He was a consensus member of the All-American First Team.

June 21, 2018: Drafted by Dallas Mavericks, Traded to Atlanta Hawks

On June 21, 2018, Trae Young was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks as the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. He was then traded to the Atlanta Hawks along with a future first-round pick in exchange for Luka Dončić.

July 1, 2018: Signs with Atlanta Hawks

On July 1, 2018, Trae Young officially signed with the Atlanta Hawks.

2018: Declares for NBA Draft

In 2018, following Oklahoma's loss in the NCAA tournament, Trae Young announced his intention to forgo his remaining college eligibility and declare for the 2018 NBA draft.

2018: Ties NCAA Single-Game Assists Record

In 2018, on December 19, Trae Young tied the NCAA single-game assists record with 22, while also recording 26 points in a win against Northwestern State. During the season, Young's performance garnered praise from LeBron James and Stephen Curry, elevating his draft stock for the 2018 NBA draft.

February 25, 2019: Career High Points vs Houston Rockets

On February 25, 2019, Trae Young scored a then-career-high 36 points and made a career high eight three-pointers in a 119–111 loss to the Houston Rockets.

October 24, 2019: Season-Opening Performance

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

January 23, 2020: NBA All-Star Selection

On January 23, 2020, Trae Young was selected as a backcourt starter for the NBA All-Star Game.

February 2020: Bradley Beal's 40-Point Games

In February 2020, Bradley Beal was the first player since Trae Young to score 40-plus points on back-to-back nights.

February 19, 2020: Bleacher Report names Young Worst Defensive Point Guard

On February 19, 2020, Bleacher Report named Trae Young the worst defensive point guard in the NBA.

December 23, 2020: Season-Opening Win Over Bulls

On December 23, 2020, Trae Young recorded 37 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds in a 124–104 season-opening win over the Chicago Bulls.

May 23, 2021: NBA Playoff Debut

On May 23, 2021, Trae Young made his NBA playoff debut, posting 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists against the New York Knicks, securing a 107–105 victory in Game 1 of the first round with a game-winning shot. He joined LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Derrick Rose as the only players in league history to record 30 points and 10 assists in their playoff debuts.

August 3, 2021: Max Extension with the Hawks

On August 3, 2021, Trae Young agreed to a five-year max extension with the Hawks for $172 million guaranteed and potentially up to $207 million.

November 14, 2021: Season-High 42 Points

On November 14, 2021, Trae Young scored a then season-high 42 points, along with 8 rebounds and 10 assists, leading Atlanta to a 120–100 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

January 3, 2022: Career-High 56 Points

On January 3, 2022, Trae Young scored a career-high 56 points, along with 14 assists, in a 136–131 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

October 19, 2022: Fifth NBA Season Debut

On October 19, 2022, Trae Young started his fifth NBA season against the Houston Rockets, recording 23 points and 13 assists in a 117–107 win, where his new teammate Dejounte Murray had 5 steals.

2022: NBA All-Star Selection

In 2022, Trae Young was selected for the NBA All-Star Game once again as a backcourt starter.

2022: Play-in Tournament Win

In 2022, during the Hawks' 107–101 play-in tournament win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to secure the No. 8 seed in the NBA playoffs, Trae Young logged 38 points and 9 assists.

February 26, 2023: Game Winning Shot vs Brooklyn Nets

On February 26, 2023, Trae Young put up 34 points, eight assists, two steals and a buzzer-beating, game-winning jumpshot in a 129–127 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

July 2023: Married Shelby Miller

In July 2023, Trae Young married his longtime partner, Shelby Miller.

November 2023: Street named after him

In November 2023, a street named Trae Young Drive was dedicated outside the Young Family Athletic Center in Trae Young's hometown.

November 30, 2023: Season-High 45 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: Ties Oscar Robertson's Record

On December 23, 2023, Trae Young recorded 30 points and 13 assists in a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. This was his seventh consecutive game with at least 30 points and 10 assists, tying Oscar Robertson for the longest such streak in NBA history.

February 6, 2024: Named to All-Star team

On February 6, 2024, Trae Young was named to his third All-Star team as an injury replacement for Julius Randle.

October 23, 2024: Hawks' season-opener

On October 23, 2024, in the Hawks' season-opener, Trae Young recorded 30 points, 12 assists and five rebounds in a 120–116 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

January 7, 2025: Game-winning three-point heave

On January 7, 2025, Trae Young made a half-court game-winning three-point heave at the buzzer to lift Atlanta over the Utah Jazz 124–121, capping off a 24-point, 20-assist performance. It was his third 20–20 game of the season.