“Trae Young at 23 years of age is already one of the greatest players in history”: NBA Twitter lauds the Hawks star for joining Michael Jordan, LeBron James among others after his recent 47-point explosion

Advait Jajodia | 15/03/2022
“Trae Young at 23 years of age is already one of the greatest players in history”: NBA Twitter lauds the Hawks star for joining Michael Jordan, LeBron James among others after his recent 47-point explosion

In the Hawks’ 131-128 win over the Pacers, Trae Young had a huge 47-point night, putting him in the 3rd position for the most 40-point games in franchise history.

The Indiana Pacers-Atlanta Hawks contest was a well-fought showcase between some of the league’s most talented youngsters. Former Kings Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield had huge performances, recording a 25-point double-double and 25/4/5 stat line, respectively. However, the Pacers’ defense wasn’t enough to prevent Trae Young from going on a scoring rampage, leading ATL to grab a 3-point win in the high-scoring bout.

Ice Trae played for a total of 35:27 minutes and went on to record 47 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals while shooting a remarkable 65% from the field, 70% from beyond the arc, and a flawless 14/14 from the charity stripe.

Not only did Trae become the Hawks franchise’s #3 for all-time 40-point games (23), but also became the first player in the entire association this season to score at least 33 points in an opening half.

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The 23-year-old also joined the elite company of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain, and 2 others as the 6th player in history to record at least 23 40-point games for any player 23 years or younger.

NBA Twitter commends Trae Young for his record-breaking performance over the Pacers

As soon as the stats went viral on social media, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

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Amid his historic season, Trae is putting up a solid 28.1/3.8/9.4. Surely, Young will get selected to his 2nd All-NBA team after the conclusion of the regular season.

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Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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