Trae Young is a professional basketball player from the United States as of November 2024, he is playing for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He was born on September 19, 1998, in Lubbock, Texas, where he played college basketball with the Oklahoma Sooners. Young stands at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall and weighs 164 pounds (74 kg), primarily taking on the role of point guard. Young was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks as the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft but was subsequently traded to the Atlanta Hawks, where he made his debut in the league.
In his rookie season, Trae Young received recognition as part of the NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019) and achieved All-NBA Third Team status in 2022. Additionally, Trae Young has been chosen as an NBA All-Star three times: in 2020, 2022, and 2024. He has also represented his country internationally; notably, he was a member of the U.S. men's national U18 team that claimed a gold medal at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship held in 2016.
Trae Young's Injury History
Trae Young has faced several injuries throughout his NBA career since 2018, with a few significant ones impacting his time on the court.
As per Spotrac, these are all the injuries Young has suffered as of November 15, 2024,
| Date of Injury | Injury Name | Description |
| Feb 25, 2024 - Apr 09, 2024 | Hand | Missed 23 games due to a torn ligament in left hand. |
| Jan 22, 2024 - Jan 25, 2024 | Concussion | Out for 2 games due to concussion protocol. |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Illness | Missed 1 game with illness symptoms. |
| Dec 08, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023 | Illness | Out for 1 game due to illness. |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Personal | Missed 1 game for personal reasons. |
| Apr 09, 2023 | Groin | Out for 1 game with a groin strain. |
| Apr 04, 2023 | Illness | Missed 1 game due to illness symptoms. |
| Feb 04, 2023 - Feb 06, 2023 | Illness | Out for 1 game due to illness. |
| Jan 30, 2023 - Jan 31, 2023 | Ankle | Missed 1 game with an ankle sprain. |
| Jan 11, 2023 - Jan 12, 2023 | Illness | Out for 1 game due to illness. |
| Dec 28, 2022 - Dec 29, 2022 | Calf | Missed 1 game with calf soreness. |
| Dec 12, 2022 - Dec 13, 2022 | Back | Out for 1 game due to back tightness. |
| Dec 02, 2022 - Dec 04, 2022 | Shoulder | Missed 1 game due to shoulder soreness. |
| Nov 07, 2022 - Nov 08, 2022 | Shin | Out for 1 game with shin soreness. |
| Mar 18, 2022 - Mar 19, 2022 | Quad | Missed 1 game due to a quadriceps strain. |
| Jan 31, 2022 - Feb 02, 2022 | Shoulder | Out for 1 game with shoulder soreness. |
| Jan 05, 2022 - Jan 06, 2022 | Back | Missed 1 game due to back tightness. |
| Dec 22, 2021 - Dec 26, 2021 | Health Protocols | Out for 3 games due to health protocols. |
| Apr 23, 2021 - Apr 29, 2021 | Ankle | Missed 4 games due to a lateral left ankle sprain. |
| Apr 11, 2021 - Apr 14, 2021 | Calf | Missed 2 games with a calf strain. |
| Apr 02, 2021 - Apr 03, 2021 | Knee | Out for 1 game with knee soreness. |
| Feb 04, 2021 - Feb 05, 2021 | Calf | Missed 1 game with calf soreness. |
| Jan 24, 2021 - Jan 25, 2021 | Back | Out for 1 game due to back tightness. |
| Mar 06, 2020 | Illness | Missed 1 game with an illness. |
| Feb 07, 2020 - Feb 08, 2020 | Ankle | Out for 1 game with ankle soreness. |
| Jan 22, 2020 - Jan 23, 2020 | Thigh | Missed 1 game with thigh soreness. |
| Jan 13, 2020 - Jan 14, 2020 | Hamstring | Out for 1 game due to a hamstring strain. |
| Dec 28, 2019 - Jan 02, 2020 | Ankle | Missed 2 games with an ankle sprain. |
| Oct 31, 2019 - Nov 04, 2019 | Ankle | Out for 1 game with an ankle sprain. |
| Apr 07, 2019 | Rest | Missed 1 game for rest purposes. |
Major injuries Trae Young sustained in the NBA
Trae Young has had some major injuries that sidelined him for multiple games, including a significant hand injury and ankle injury.
Ankle (April 2021)
In April 2021, Trae Young suffered a left ankle injury that sidelined him for four games between April 23, 2021, and April 29, 2021, while playing for the Atlanta Hawks. The injury occurred during a game against the New York Knicks on April 21, 2021, in which the Hawks lost 137-127.
After undergoing an MRI, Young was diagnosed with a lateral left ankle sprain as per the Hawk's post on X. He made his return on April 30, 2021, in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers as per Basketball Reference.
Hand (February 2024 - April 2024)
In February 2024, Trae Young sustained a torn ligament in the fifth finger of his left hand, forcing him to miss 23 games from February 25, 2024, to April 9, 2024. According to the NBA's report, Young injured his left hand on February 23, 2024, and an MRI later confirmed a torn radial collateral ligament (RCL).
He underwent surgery on February 27 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York as per the Hawks' announcement. Trae Young returned to the court on April 11, 2024, wearing a black wrap on his left hand finger per the NBA.
FAQs on Trae Young
A. Trae Young’s full name is Rayford Trae Young.
A. Trae Young was born on September 19, 1998, in Lubbock, Texas, USA.
A. Trae Young attended the University of Oklahoma where he played for Oklahoma Sooners.
A. Trae Young made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, for the Atlanta Hawks.
A. Yes, Trae Young was selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
