Young was the youngest member of Georgia Tech's 2006 freshman class.[2] Young finished his freshman season with averages of 14.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.[6] He shot a solid 47.8% from the field and an above average 41.9% from the three-point line.[6]
Until general managerEd Stefanski was hired, Young did not play very often. After the trade of Kyle Korver, Young played more minutes and alternated with Reggie Evans in the starting lineup. Young averaged 8.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 21 minutes per game during 2007–08. His season high in points was 22 against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 9, 2008.[9] He played a total of 74 games, starting 22.
On February 5, 2009, Young was selected to play in the 2009 Rookie Challenge as a member of the Sophomore team.[10]
In game 3 of the 76ers' 2009 opening round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Young made a game-winning shot with 2 seconds remaining to give Philadelphia a 2 games to 1 lead.[11]
On March 7, 2010, Young recorded a career high 32 points in a 114–101 win over the Toronto Raptors.[12]
On February 21, 2014, Young set a career high with 29 field goal attempts, going on to record 30 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals in a 112–124 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.[13]
Young finished the 2013–14 NBA season with career highs in points, steals, assists, three-pointers made, and games started. He also finished the season third in the league in steals.[14]
On February 19, 2015, Young was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Kevin Garnett.[16] On June 22, 2015, Young opted out of his contract with the Nets to become a free agent.[17] On July 9, 2015, he re-signed with the Nets.[18] On February 3, 2016, he recorded 16 points and 14 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers, setting a new single-season career high with his 22nd double-double.[19]
Indiana Pacers (2016–2019)
On July 7, 2016, Young was traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for the draft rights to Caris LeVert.[20] On November 23, 2016, he scored a season-high 24 points against the Atlanta Hawks.[21] On December 10, 2016, he scored 24 points and hit a career-high six 3-pointers in a 118–111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.[22]
On November 1, 2017, Young scored a season-high 26 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers.[23]
On December 17, 2018, Young was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 9 of the 2018–19 season, marking his second career Eastern Conference Player of the Week award and his first honor since January 2014 when he was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.[24]
On January 17, 2019, Young scored a season-high 27 points in a 120–96 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.[25]
Chicago Bulls (2019–2021)
On July 6, 2019, Young signed with the Chicago Bulls as a free agent.[26] Following a mediocre first season where Young struggled from the field, the veteran played better and more effectively during his second season with the Chicago Bulls, with strong inside play combined with good shooting from the field, good defense and strong all around abilities. Partly, the power forward was even a starter for the Bulls.[citation needed]
On February 10, 2022, Young, Drew Eubanks, and a 2022 second round selection were traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Goran Dragić and a 2022 first-round draft selection.[28] On June 30, Young signed a two-year, $16 million contract extension with the Raptors.[29]
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