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, 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.
December 1964: Oscar Robertson Record Streak Start
Oscar Robertson began his record streak of consecutive games with 30+ points and 10+ assists in December 1964.
January 1965: Oscar Robertson Record Streak End
Oscar Robertson ended his record streak of consecutive games with 30+ points and 10+ assists in January 1965.
1966: Last Hawks Duo with 25/5/5 Stats
In 1966, Lenny Wilkens and Bill Bridges were the last pair of Hawks teammates to each put up at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a playoff game before Trae Young and Dejounte Murray.
September 19, 1998: Trae Young's Birth
On September 19, 1998, Rayford Trae Young was born. He is now known as a professional basketball player in the NBA.
2004: Chris Paul's NCAA Tournament Game
In 2004, Chris Paul set a similar record for points in an NCAA Tournament game as a freshman, a feat Trae Young later matched.
2010: Tiny Gallon Recruitment
In 2010, Tiny Gallon was the last five-star recruit to join the University of Oklahoma before Trae Young.
2015: Area Championship
In 2015, Trae Young helped Norman North High School win the area championship and was named Oklahoma's Sophomore of the Year.
2015: Hawks Last Eastern Conference Finals Appearance
In 2015, the Hawks made their last Eastern Conference Finals appearance prior to Trae Young leading them to the same stage.
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.
2016: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship Gold Medal
In 2016, Trae Young was a member of the U.S. men's national U18 team that won a gold medal at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.
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.
March 7, 2018: Wayman Tisdale Award
On March 7, 2018, Trae Young won the Wayman Tisdale Award for National Freshman of the Year.
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.
2019: NBA All-Rookie First Team
In 2019, Trae Young was unanimously selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
January 23, 2020: NBA All-Star Selection
On January 23, 2020, Trae Young was selected for the NBA All-Star Game as a backcourt starter.
February 2020: Bradley Beal Scoring 40+ Points
In February 2020, Bradley Beal was the last player before Trae Young to score 40+ points on back-to-back nights.
February 19, 2020: Defensive Ranking
On February 19, 2020, Bleacher Report named Trae Young the worst defensive point guard in the NBA.
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.
2021: Previous All-Star Selection
Trae Young's selection in February 6, 2024 was his first All-Star team selection since the 2021-2022 NBA season.
January 3, 2022: Career-High Points
On January 3, 2022, Trae Young scored a career-high 56 points against the Portland Trail Blazers.
June 2022: Birth of first child
In June 2022, Trae Young and Shelby Miller had their first child, a son.
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.
2022: Playoff Performance and Loss
In 2022, Trae Young and the Hawks lost to the Miami Heat in five games in the playoffs.
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.
July 2023: Marriage to Shelby Miller
In July 2023, Trae Young married his longtime partner, Shelby Miller.
November 2023: Birth of second child
In November 2023, Trae Young and Shelby Miller welcomed their second child.
November 2023: Trae Young Drive
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 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.
February 6, 2024: All-Star Selection
On February 6, 2024, Trae Young was named to his third All-Star team.
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.
