Many people drive their family dream successfully stepping on the steps of their role model. As quoted, the professional basketball player, Trae Young lived the thought of his father who played as a standout player at Texas Tech. He is acknowledged for his career in NBA as a point guard position for Atlanta Hawks since 2018. Let's know more about the basketball player through this article.

Where is Trae Young born?

Recalling his early life, Trae Young was born as Rayford Trae Young to American parents, Rayford Young and Candice Young in Norman, Oklahoma, along with his two brothers, Camryn Young and Timothy Young, and a sister, Caitlyn Young.

Regarding his education, He attended Norman North High School in his hometown of Norman, Oklahoma. He is an American citizen and belongs to white ethnicity.

When did Trae Young begin to play basketball?

• Talking about his career, Trae begins to play basketball from his childhood days, the guidance of his father. He began his college basketball career with the Oklahoma Sooners on February 16, 2017.
• He made his debut for the college team on 12 November 2017, recording 15 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds in a win over Omaha University.
• In his second match, Young recorded 22 points and a season-high 13 assists in a win over Ball State University. He tied the NCAA single-game assists record with 22, while also recording 26 points in a blowout 105–68 win against the Northwestern State Demons.
• In the 2018 NBA draft, Young was picked with the 5th overall by the Dallas Mavericks on June 21, 2018. However, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks along with with a protected future first-round pick in exchange for the rights to the 3rd overall pick in Luka Doncic, as an attempt to rebuild the Hawks.
• On March 31, 2019, Young scored a game-winner and had 12 points and 16 assists against the #1 seeded Milwaukee Bucks.
• Further, Trae Young has represented his national team in several junior tournaments and still hasn't appeared for the United States senior national team. He was the member of the national U-18 team that won a gold medal at the 2016 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship held in Chile.

Is Trae Young dating someone?

Reflecting on her Trae Young, Young is currently dating his girlfriend Shelby Danae Miller. Shelby is an OU cheerleader. The duo each other from 2017. The couple first met during their academic years on campus and started their affairs. As of now, the couple is relishing the love life for two years with immense happiness and jocund life.

How much net worth does Trae Young own?

As an NBA basketball player, Trae earns a decent amount of money and fame in the field of the sports industry. As per onlines sites, his estimated net worth said to be $2 million as of 2019 while his salary is yet to be disclosed. Further, his total NBA career earnings are $5,356,440.

How tall is Trae Young?

Observing his body statistics, Trae has an athletic body with a height of 6 feet 2 inches and weighs around 82 Kg. He has a pair of brown eyes and black hair color. his other body information is yet to be disclosed.