Trae Young

Rayford Trae Young is an American professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Washington Wizards of the NBA. Nicknamed Ice Trae, he is known for his deep three-point shooting, flashy passing, and cool demeanor under pressure. Young played one season of college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners, where he became the only player in NCAA history to lead the nation in both points and assists in a single season. He was drafted fifth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft and traded to the Atlanta Hawks, earning unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. A four-time NBA All-Star, Young led the Hawks to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021 and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2022. In 2025, he was traded to the Washington Wizards, where he continues to be one of the league's most dynamic guards. Off the court, Young is a devoted husband and father, and he stays active in community work in Oklahoma and Washington, D.C. [edit]

Young was born in Lubbock, Texas, and grew up in Pampa, Texas, raised mainly by his mother and paternal grandparents while his father played basketball overseas. His grandfather, who passed away when Young was 10, inspired him to reach the NBA. Young attended Norman North High School in Norman, Oklahoma, where he put up extraordinary numbers: he averaged 42.6 points per game as a senior and was named a McDonald's All-American in 2017. He also helped the USA U18 team win a gold medal at the FIBA Americas Championship in 2016. Young committed to the University of Oklahoma as a five-star recruit. In his lone college season, he tied the NCAA single-game assists record with 22 and led the nation in both scoring and assists, winning National Freshman of the Year honors. [edit]

Young was drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018 and traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Luka Doncic. He made an immediate impact, averaging 19.1 points and 8.1 assists as a rookie and earning unanimous All-Rookie First Team selection. In the 2020-21 season, he led the Hawks to the Eastern Conference Finals, scoring 48 points in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Young made his first All-Star team in 2020 and has been selected three more times. In 2022, he was named to the All-NBA Third Team and led the league in total assists in 2023. After seven seasons in Atlanta, Young was traded to the Washington Wizards in the 2025 offseason. Through March 2026, he averages 19.3 points and 8.9 assists for the Wizards. [edit]

Young is known for his deep three-point range, flashy passing, and ice-cold celebrations, often shrugging or waving goodbye after big shots. He is frequently compared to Stephen Curry for his range and Steve Nash for his passing. Media portrays him as a confident, brash competitor who backs up his talk with elite play. Young's fashion sense is bold, often seen in designer clothing and bright colors. On social media, he shares basketball highlights, family moments, and community work, projecting a confident yet family-oriented image. Fans refer to themselves as Ice Trae fans or Hawks fans. [edit]

Trae Young stands as a defining figure of modern NBA offense, commanding attention through a blend of statistical dominance and viral cultural moments. Despite his elite status on the court, he currently holds no placement in iFANN's Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list as of August 2026. The iFANN Global Fame Engine has evaluated this person, but they do not currently hold a placement in the published rankings. While the world recognizes him for averaging at least 29 points and 9 assists in a single season, making him only the fifth player in history to achieve such a feat, his global fame ranking remains unassigned by the engine. His fanbase lacks a formalized collective noun; unlike stars with organized 'tribes' or documented rituals, Young's supporters operate without a singular named identity or structured campaigns visible in current records. There are no subway ads funded by a specific group, nor are there unique inside jokes that have permeated the broader culture as folklore. The narrative surrounding him is largely transactional, dominated by his $212 million contract with the Washington Wizards, which frequently appears on lists of the league's most controversial deals. This financial storyline overshadows myth-making, leaving no verified accounts of streets shutting down or crowds fainting in his honor. He is a household name among basketball enthusiasts, yet his global celebrity metrics place him outside the current ranked tier of the world's most famous individuals.[edit]

Young's father Rayford played basketball at Texas Tech and professionally in Europe. Young played AAU basketball for MOKAN Elite, a team sponsored by Kevin Durant. He grew up attending Oklahoma City Thunder games. His nickname Ice Trae reflects his calm, clutch play. Young's grandfather was a major influence, telling him he wanted him to be the first in the family to reach the NBA. Young is known for his ice celebration, where he shrugs and waves goodbye after big shots. Although widely celebrated for his flashy passing and three-point range, often drawing comparisons to Stephen Curry and Steve Nash, the recent shift to the Washington Wizards has introduced new storylines. A major talking point involves his return to Atlanta for a high-stakes homecoming game scheduled for November 6, 2026, following his departure from the Hawks. While some narratives suggest a 'worst contracts' label due to his recent deal, the core legend remains his historic college season where he became the only player to lead the nation in both points and assists simultaneously.[edit]

Young married Shelby Miller in July 2023. The couple has two children: son Tydus, born in June 2022, and daughter Teal Dove Young, born in November 2024. Young has a younger brother named Timothy and two younger sisters, Caitlyn and Camryn. His parents are Candice and Rayford Young. Young's father played basketball at Texas Tech and professionally overseas, which meant Young spent much of his childhood with his mother and grandparents in Pampa, Texas. [edit]

Young is frequently compared to Luka Doncic, as they were traded for each other on draft night. He grew up idolizing LeBron James. His AAU team was sponsored by Kevin Durant. Young played under coaches Nate McMillan and Quin Snyder in Atlanta. His father Rayford Young played at Texas Tech and overseas. [edit]

Young's only publicly known relationship is with Shelby Miller. The couple got engaged in February 2022 and married in July 2023. They have two children: son Tydus, born in June 2022, and daughter Teal Dove Young, born in November 2024. As of 2026, Young is married to Shelby and the family lives together. [edit]

iFANN currently estimates Trae Young's net worth at $100 Million as of 2026. The majority of this wealth stems from his career earnings within the NBA. In August 2021, he secured a five-year, $207 million supermax contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks, which included a $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season. After declining that option in June 2026, he agreed to a four-year, $212 million deal with the Washington Wizards, featuring a first-year salary of approximately $49.5 million. Beyond his NBA earnings, Young has endorsement deals with brands such as Adidas, State Farm, and others, contributing additional income. He has also invested in real estate and various business ventures, though specific details are not publicly disclosed. His net worth reflects his career earnings, endorsements, and investments.[edit]

Young has won several major NBA honors. He was a unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team selection in 2019 and has been named an NBA All-Star four times (2020, 2022, 2024, 2025). He earned All-NBA Third Team honors in 2022 and led the league in assists in 2023. In college, he was named National Freshman of the Year and was a McDonald's All-American in high school. [edit]