Trae Young's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Trae Young. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2022: NBA All-Star Selection

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

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.

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.