History of Trae Young in Timeline

Trae Young, nicknamed "Ice Trae", is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards. After a standout single season at Oklahoma Sooners, where he uniquely led the NCAA in both points and assists, he was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018 and immediately traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Luka Dončić. He was a unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team selection in 2019, alongside Dončić, and is a four-time NBA All-Star. Young also spearheaded three playoff runs for the Hawks, including a conference finals appearance in 2021.

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December 1964: Oscar Robertson's Record Setting Streak

Oscar Robertson set the record streak from December 1964 to January 1965, before Trae Young tied the streak in December 2023.

January 1965: Oscar Robertson's Record Setting Streak

Oscar Robertson set the record streak from December 1964 to January 1965, before Trae Young tied the streak in December 2023.

1966: Wilkens and Bridges Accomplishment

In 1966, Lenny Wilkens and Bill Bridges were the first 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 in 2023.

September 19, 1998: Trae Young's Birth

On September 19, 1998, Rayford Trae Young was born. He is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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2004: Chris Paul's NCAA Tournament Game

Back in 2004, Chris Paul was the first player to record similar numbers of points in an NCAA tournament game before Trae Young in 2018.

2010: Tiny Gallon Recruit

In 2010, Tiny Gallon was the University of Oklahoma's first five-star recruit before Trae Young in 2017.

2015: Area Championship and Sophomore of the Year

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

2015: Hawks last Eastern Conference Finals appearance

Trae Young in 2021 led the Hawks to their first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2015.

2016: Improved Performance and Regional Title

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

February 16, 2017: Commitment to Oklahoma Sooners

On February 16, 2017, Trae Young committed to play basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners.

2017: Start of College Season

In 2017, Trae Young began the 2017-18 season with Oklahoma Sooners. On November 12, Young recorded 15 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in a win over Omaha. Three days after his college debut, he recorded 22 points and a then season-high 13 assists in a win over Ball State.

2017: College Basketball Season

In 2017, Trae Young started his college basketball career with the Oklahoma Sooners, during which in his one season in 2017–18, he tied the then NCAA Division I single-game assists record with 22 and became the only player to ever lead the NCAA in both points and assists in a single season.

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 United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

June 21, 2018: Drafted by Mavericks and Traded to Hawks

On June 21, 2018, Trae Young was drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 NBA draft and was then traded to the Atlanta Hawks.

July 1, 2018: Signed with Hawks

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

2018: NBA Draft and Trade to Hawks

In 2018, Trae Young was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks with the fifth pick in the NBA draft and then traded to the Atlanta Hawks, along with a future first-round pick, for Luka Dončić's draft rights.

2018: NBA Draft Prospect

In 2018, Trae Young's performance in college rose his stock from a late first-round or second-round pick to a potential top-three pick for the 2018 NBA draft. On December 19, 2017, Young tied the then-NCAA single-game assists record with 22. On January 20, Young recorded a new career-high 48 points in a 83–81 overtime loss to rival Oklahoma State.

February 25, 2019: Career High 36 Points

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.

October 24, 2019: 38 Points in Season-Opening Win

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

2019: NBA All-Rookie First Team Selection

In 2019, Trae Young was unanimously selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team along with Luka Dončić.

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 Scores 40+ Points

Bradley Beal scored 40-plus points in February 2020 before Trae Young scored 40-plus on back-to-back nights in March 2022.

February 19, 2020: Worst Defensive Point Guard

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

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December 23, 2020: Season-Opening Win Over Bulls

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

May 23, 2021: NBA Playoff Debut

On May 23, 2021, Trae Young made his NBA playoff debut, recording 32 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists against the New York Knicks, including 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 Hawks

On August 3, 2021, Trae Young agreed to a five-year max extension with the Hawks worth $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, in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

2021: Playoff Run to Conference Finals

In 2021, Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks to three playoff runs, including a trip to the conference finals.

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 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

June 2022: Birth of son

In June 2022, Trae Young and Shelby Miller had a son.

October 19, 2022: Season Debut with Dejounte Murray

On October 19, 2022, Trae Young began his season with 23 points and 13 assists alongside newly acquired teammate Dejounte Murray in a win against the Houston Rockets.

2022: Play-in Tournament and Playoff Performance

In 2022, Trae Young secured the No. 8 seed in the NBA playoffs after a play-in tournament win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring 38 points. However, he struggled in the first round against the Miami Heat, with a career playoff-low 8 points in game 1, and the Hawks lost the series in five games.

2022: NBA All-Star Game Selection

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

February 26, 2023: Game-Winning Shot Against Nets

On February 26, 2023, Trae Young scored 34 points, with a buzzer-beating, game-winning jumpshot in a 129–127 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

July 22, 2023: Marriage to Shelby Miller

On July 22, 2023, Trae Young married Shelby Miller after a 19-month engagement.

November 2023: Birth of daughter

In November 2023, Trae Young and Shelby Miller had a daughter.

November 2023: Street Naming

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: Tying Oscar Robertson's Streak

On December 23, 2023, Trae Young recorded 30 points and 13 assists in a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies, marking his seventh consecutive game with at least 30 points and 10 assists, tying Oscar Robertson's record.

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, marking his first selection since the 2021–22 NBA season.

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 Shot

On January 7, 2025, Trae Young made a half-court game-winning three-point shot at the buzzer to lift Atlanta over the Utah Jazz 124–121, finishing with 24 points and 20 assists. It was his third 20–20 game of the season.

March 31, 2025: Joined University of Oklahoma as assistant general manager

On March 31, 2025, Trae Young joined his alma mater, the University of Oklahoma, as the team's assistant general manager.

October 29, 2025: Injury against the Brooklyn Nets

On October 29, 2025, Trae Young left a game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a right knee injury when teammate Mouhamed Gueye fell into his leg.

January 9, 2026: Traded to the Washington Wizards

On January 9, 2026, Trae Young was traded mid-game to the Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, marking the end of his time with the Hawks.