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 currently playing for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. After a stellar single season at Oklahoma Sooners where he led the NCAA in both points and assists, he was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018 but traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Luka Dončić. Young earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2019 and has since become a four-time NBA All-Star. He has led the Hawks to three playoff runs, including a conference finals appearance in 2021.

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December 1964: Oscar Robertson's Streak

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

January 1965: Oscar Robertson's Streak

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

1966: Last Hawks Teammate Pairing

In the 2023 playoffs, Trae Young and Dejounte Murray became 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 it in 1966.

2004: Chris Paul's NCAA Tournament Performance

Back in 2004, Chris Paul became the first freshman to record similar numbers of points in an NCAA tournament game before Trae Young matched the feat in 2018.

2015: Norman North Area Championship

In 2015, as a sophomore at Norman North High School, Trae Young averaged 25 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game, helping his team win the area championship and earning him Oklahoma's Sophomore of the Year award.

2016: Norman North Regional Title

In 2016, during his junior year, 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.

2017: Trae Young's College Season

In 2017, Trae Young played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners. During that season, he tied the NCAA Division I single-game assists record with 22.

March 7, 2018: Wayman Tisdale Award

On March 7, 2018, Trae Young was announced as the winner of the Wayman Tisdale Award for National Freshman of the Year by the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

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.

2019: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2019, Trae Young and Luka Dončić were 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.

2021: Hawks' Conference Finals Trip

In 2021, Trae Young led the Atlanta Hawks 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.

2022: 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, eight assists, two steals and hit a buzzer-beating, game-winning jump shot in a 129–127 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

November 2023: Street named after him

In November 2023, Trae Young had a street named after him, Trae Young Drive, outside the Young Family Athletic Center in his hometown.

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 marked his seventh consecutive game with at least 30 points and 10 assists, tying Oscar Robertson for the longest streak in NBA history.

February 6, 2024: Named to Third 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.

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

On January 7, 2025, Trae Young made a half-court game-winning three-point shot at the buzzer to secure a 124–121 victory for Atlanta over the Utah Jazz. He also achieved a 24-point, 20-assist performance, marking his third 20-20 game of the season.