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 an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards. He is known for his exceptional college career at Oklahoma Sooners where he set records, including tying the NCAA Division I single-game assists record and leading the NCAA in both points and assists in a single season. Drafted into the NBA in 2018 by the Dallas Mavericks (and immediately traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Luka Dončić), Young was a unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team selection in 2019 alongside Dončić. A four-time NBA All-Star, he led the Hawks to multiple playoff appearances, most notably a conference finals trip in 2021.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 1964: Oscar Robertson's Streak

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

January 1965: Oscar Robertson's Streak

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

1966: Wilkens and Bridges Playoff Game

In game 3 of the Hawks' first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics 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 in 1966.

2015: Area Championship and Sophomore of the Year

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

2017: College Basketball Season

In the 2017-2018 season with the Oklahoma Sooners, Trae Young tied the NCAA Division I single-game assists record with 22 and became the only player to 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). He was also named Big 12's Freshman of the Year and was a consensus member of the All-American First Team.

February 25, 2019: Career-High Against 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.

2019: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2019, Trae Young joined Luka Dončić in a unanimous selection 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 selection as a backcourt starter.

February 2020: Back-to-Back 40-Point Games

On March 14, 2022, Trae Young registered 46 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists in a 122–113 win over the Trail Blazers, becoming the first player in the NBA this season to score 40-plus on back-to-back nights and the first to do so since Bradley Beal in February 2020.

November 14, 2021: Season-High Points vs. Bucks

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

January 3, 2022: Career-High Scoring Game

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 Game Selection

On January 27, Trae Young was selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game once again as a backcourt starter. Also, at the conclusion of the regular season, Young became the second player in NBA history to lead the league in total points and assists in a season, joining Tiny Archibald.

November 2023: Trae Young Drive Named

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 Scoring Game

On November 30, 2023, Trae Young scored a season-high 45 points with 14 assists in a 147–145 win against the San Antonio Spurs.

December 23, 2023: Consecutive 30-Point, 10-Assist Games

On December 23, 2023, Trae Young recorded 30 points and 13 assists in a 125–119 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies, marking 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, marking his first selection since the 2021–22 NBA season.