Having first drafted by the Dallas Mavericks fifth overall in 2018, Trae Young was immediately traded to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the rights to third overall pick Luka Doncic and a protected future first round pick.
Nicknamed “Ice Trae,” the two-time NBA All-Star point guard was part of the NBA All-Rookie First Team along with Luka Doncic in 2019. During the 2019/20 season, Young averaged at least 29 points and 9 assists per game, becoming the fifth player in NBA history to do so.
In the 2022/23 season, Young played 73 games with the Hawks. He averaged 26.2 points, with 3.0 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He shot 42.9% from the field, including 33.5% from deep.
Teamed up with Dejountay Murray, Ice Trae and the Hawks will be looking for a deep playoff run in 2024.
Trae Young’s Parents
Rayford Young and Candice Young are the parents of Trae Young.
Who is Trae Young’s Mother?
Candice Young (nee Dawn) is the mother of Trae Young. The daughter of a pastor, she knew her future husband Rayford Young from high school and both of them even attended the same university at Texas Tech.
Trae Young was born while the couple were studying in college. Candice Young is also a very loyal Christian and has passed her faith to her son. She is very supportive of her son and often attends his games.
Who is Trae Young’s Father?
Rayford Young is the father of Trae Young. He is a former basketball player at Texas Tech. While he averaged 17.8 points per game in college, he was not able to replicate the same success in the NBA. He played only for a short time with the Houston Rockets before pursuing a career in Europe. Rayford Young also played for FC Porto in Portugal.
He eventually retired and became involved in the medical equipment business.
What Nationality are Trae Young’s Parents?
Trae Young’s parents Rayford Young and and Candice Young are residents of Texas, United States. They are American nationals. His mother Candice Young is white Caucasian in ethnicity while his father Rayford Young is African-American in ethnicity. Trae Young is therefore of mixed ethnicities.
FAQs
A. Trae Young is 25. Born in 1998, he celebrates his birthday on September 19 every year.
A. Rayford Young and Candice Young are the parents of Trae Young.
A. Trae Young’s father Rayford Young is a former basketball player and presently involved in the medical equipment business.
A. Trae Young serves as the point guard for the Atlanta Hawks.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Trae Young averaged 26.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game.
