Height
6'2"
Weight
164 lbs
Age
27
College
Oklahoma
Experience
7 yrs
Wingspan
6'3.0"
Reach
7'11.5"
Hand Size
8" × 9.25"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 498 | 17.9 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 45.8% | 35.2% | 87.2% |
| 2025-26 |  | 15 | 17.9 | 2.0 | 8.0 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$95.4M
Guaranteed
$95.4M
AAV
$46.4M/yr
Performance Analysis
Trae Young earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level point guard putting up solid numbers for the Washington Wizards. This season, Trae is putting up 17.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game across 498 games. Trae's strongest area is APG at 8.0, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.0 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Trae ranks 26th. Trae is a reliable contributor who the Washington Wizards can count on game to game.
Current Sentiment
The media narrative around Trae Young has taken a sharp downturn, earning a D- sentiment grade as his promising Washington debut was derailed by injury concerns and the franchise's deliberate tanking approach. Young's brief appearances before getting sidelined have been overshadowed by questions about his long-term health and whether the Wizards are truly committed to building around their All-NBA caliber point guard. The timing couldn't be worse — just as he was showing flashes of his elite playmaking ability in a new system, the injury bug struck during what appears to be an organizational pivot toward youth development rather than immediate contention. Despite his B+ performance grade when healthy, the current narrative centers entirely on missed games and a franchise seemingly content to waste another year of his prime. Young's reputation as a franchise-caliber talent remains intact among those who understand the game, but casual fans and media are fixated on availability and organizational dysfunction rather than his actual production when on the court. A healthy return next season coupled with front office moves signaling genuine competitive intent would quickly flip this narrative, but right now the focus is squarely on what could have been rather than what he's accomplished. The disconnect between his on-court excellence and current media perception represents one of the starkest gaps between performance and sentiment in the league.
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