Thaddeus Young
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Thaddeus Charles Young is an American professional basketball
player. Young is a small forward
for the Philadelphia 76ers
of the NBA
. Prior to his professional career, he attended Georgia Tech
, where he studied management
. He is 6 in 8 in (203.2 cm) tall and weighs 220 pounds (99.8 kg). His nickname is Thad-Yo or just simply Thad.
Young was drafted 12th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft
by the Philadelphia 76ers
. He was signed by the team on July 11, 2007.
. His family moved to Memphis, Tennessee
when Young was in the fourth grade
. His father played basketball for Jacksonville University
from 1976 to 1978, and was selected by the Buffalo Braves
in the 8th round of the 1978 NBA Draft
.
Young began playing varsity
basketball in the eighth grade
, and while attending Mitchell High School
, he rose to the top of the high school player rungs. His athletic honors included being named to the all-state team three times, being named the TSSAA Class AA "Mr. Basketball"
in 2005, being named the 2006 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year and being named to the McDonald's High School All-American Team. In 2006, he led Mitchell's basketball team to the TSSAA Class AA finals against Liberty Technology Magnet High School
. As a senior
, he averaged 26.9 points
, 13.8 rebounds
, 4.1 assists
, 4.3 steals
and 3.6 blocks
per game. He was an excellent overall athlete at Mitchell who also excelled in cross country
in his junior year
. Young was an exceptional student at Mitchell who graduated with a 4.3 GPA. Coming out of high school Young was one of the most prized recruits of the 2006 freshman class.
and an above average 41.9% from the three-point line
.
as the 12th overall pick of the 2007 NBA Draft
.
Throughout the beginning of the 2007–08
season, the Sixers played rookie teammate Jason Smith often, while Young did not play.
In his NBA
debut on November 7, 2007, Young made his first NBA field goal
at the Wachovia Center
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
in a 94–63 Sixers' win over the Charlotte Bobcats
. Young finished the night with 6 points, 3 rebounds, and no assists.
Until General Manager (GM) Ed 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. He played a total of 74 games, starting 22.
In game 3 of the 76ers 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.
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 74 || 22 || 21.0 || .539 || .316 || .738 || 4.2 || .8 || 1.0 || .1 || 8.2
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 75 || 71 || 34.4 || .495 || .341 || .735 || 5.0 || 1.1 || 1.3 || .3 || 15.3
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 67 || 45 || 32.0 || .470 || .348 || .691 || 5.2 || 1.4 || 1.2 || .2 || 13.8
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 82 || 1 || 26.1 || .541 || .273 || .707 || 5.3 || 1.0 || 1.1 || .3 || 12.7
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 298 || 139 || 28.2 || .508 || .338 || .716 || 4.9 || 1.1 || 1.2 || .2 || 12.5
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 6 || 6 || 26.7 || .480 || .200 || .857 || 4.5 || .7 || 1.2 || .0 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 6 || 6 || 38.2 || .449 || .417 || .833 || 4.5 || 1.3 || 1.0 || .2 || 12.0
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 5 || 0 || 25.4 || .417 || .000 || .583 || 5.8 || .8 || .8 || .2 || 11.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 17 || 12 || 30.4 || .444 || .333 || .750 || 4.9 || .9 || 1.0 || .1 || 11.2
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. Young is a small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
for the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
of the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
. Prior to his professional career, he attended Georgia Tech
Georgia Institute of Technology
The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States...
, where he studied management
Management
Management in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively...
. He is 6 in 8 in (203.2 cm) tall and weighs 220 pounds (99.8 kg). His nickname is Thad-Yo or just simply Thad.
Young was drafted 12th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
by the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
. He was signed by the team on July 11, 2007.
Early life and high school
Young was born to Lula Hall and Felton Young in New Orleans, LouisianaNew Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. His family moved to Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
when Young was in the fourth grade
Fourth grade
Fourth grade is a year of education in the United States and many other nations. The fourth grade is the fourth school year after kindergarten. Students are usually 9 or 10 years old, depending on their birthday. It is a part of elementary school. In some parts of the United States, fourth grade...
. His father played basketball for Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University is a private university in Jacksonville, Florida, on the banks of the St. Johns River. The school was founded in 1934 as a two year college and was known as Jacksonville Junior College until 1958, when it shifted its focus to four-year university degrees and adopted its...
from 1976 to 1978, and was selected by the Buffalo Braves
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in the 8th round of the 1978 NBA Draft
1978 NBA Draft
The 1978 NBA Draft was the 32nd annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on June 9, 1978, before the 1978–79 season. In this draft, 22 NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players...
.
Young began playing varsity
Varsity team
In the United States and Canada, varsity sports teams are the principal athletic teams representing a college, university, high school or other secondary school. Such teams compete against the principal athletic teams at other colleges/universities, or in the case of secondary schools, against...
basketball in the eighth grade
Eighth grade
Eighth grade is a year of education in the United States, Canada, Australia and other nations. Students are usually 13 - 14 years old. The eighth grade is typically the final grade before high school, and the ninth grade of public and private education, following kindergarten and subsequent grades...
, and while attending Mitchell High School
Mitchell High School (Tennessee)
Mitchell High School, also known as Mitchell Road High School, is a public 9-12 school in Memphis, Tennessee, located at 658 W. Mitchell Road. Its enrollment of 1074 students is 99.4% Black, 0.4% White and 0.2% Hispanic. The school is secured by metal detectors and a posted police officer.School...
, he rose to the top of the high school player rungs. His athletic honors included being named to the all-state team three times, being named the TSSAA Class AA "Mr. Basketball"
Tennessee Mr. Basketball Award
Each year the Tennessee Mr. Basketball award is given to the person chosen as the best high school boys basketball player in the U.S. state of Tennessee by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association. A Mr. Basketball is named for each of five divisions competing in Tennessee boy's...
in 2005, being named the 2006 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year and being named to the McDonald's High School All-American Team. In 2006, he led Mitchell's basketball team to the TSSAA Class AA finals against Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Liberty Technology Magnet High School is a public magnet high school located in Jackson, Tennessee. It opened to students in October 2003.- History :...
. As a senior
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
, he averaged 26.9 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
, 13.8 rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
, 4.1 assists
Assist (basketball)
In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...
, 4.3 steals
Steal (basketball)
In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player...
and 3.6 blocks
Block (basketball)
In basketball, a block , not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. In order to be legal, the block must occur while the shot...
per game. He was an excellent overall athlete at Mitchell who also excelled in cross country
Cross country running
Cross country running is a sport in which people run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. The course, typically long, may include surfaces of grass and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road...
in his junior year
Eleventh grade
Eleventh Grade is the eleventh, and for some countries final, grade of secondary schools. Students are typically 16 or 17 years of age, depending on the country and the students' birthdays.-Brazil:...
. Young was an exceptional student at Mitchell who graduated with a 4.3 GPA. Coming out of high school Young was one of the most prized recruits of the 2006 freshman class.
College
Young was the youngest member of Georgia Tech's 2006 freshman class. Young finished his freshman season with averages of 14.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. He shot a solid 47.8% from the fieldField goal percentage
Field goal percentage in basketball is the ratio of field goals made to field goals attempted. Its abbreviation is FG%. Three-point field goals are included in this percentage. Instead of using scales of 0 to 100%, the scale .000 to 1.000 is commonly used. A higher field goal percentage denotes...
and an above average 41.9% from the three-point line
Three-point field goal
A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...
.
College statistics
| College | Year | GP | GS | MIN | SPG | BPG | RPG | APG | PPG | FG% | FT% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 2006-07 | 31 | 31 | 29.6 | 1.3 | .4 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 14.4 | .478 | .749 | .419 |
Rookie season
On June 28, 2007, Young was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
as the 12th overall pick of the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
.
Throughout the beginning of the 2007–08
2007-08 NBA season
The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, and ended on Wednesday, April 16, 2008...
season, the Sixers played rookie teammate Jason Smith often, while Young did not play.
In his NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
debut on November 7, 2007, Young made his first NBA field goal
Field goal (basketball)
In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,...
at the Wachovia Center
Wachovia Center
The Wells Fargo Center is an indoor arena located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
in a 94–63 Sixers' win over the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
. Young finished the night with 6 points, 3 rebounds, and no assists.
Until General Manager (GM) Ed Stefanski
Ed Stefanski
Edward Stefanski is the Executive Vice-President of Basketball Operations for the Toronto Raptors. He was the General Manager for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, serving from 2007 to 2011, when he was dismissed by the new 76ers ownership led by Josh Harris on October 18...
was hired, Young did not play very often. After the trade of Kyle Korver
Kyle Korver
Kyle Elliot Korver is an American basketball player, who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association...
, Young played more minutes and alternated with Reggie Evans
Reggie Evans
Reginald Jamaal "Reggie" Evans is an American professional basketball player. The power forward most recently played for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA...
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
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
on March 9, 2008. He played a total of 74 games, starting 22.
Sophomore season
Young continued on his rookie season play by following with a sophomore season that currently features an increase in major statistical categories such as points and rebounds. Thaddeus Young was elected to play in the Rookie-Sophomore game in 2009 as a member of the Sophomore team.In game 3 of the 76ers 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.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
| 74 || 22 || 21.0 || .539 || .316 || .738 || 4.2 || .8 || 1.0 || .1 || 8.2
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 75 || 71 || 34.4 || .495 || .341 || .735 || 5.0 || 1.1 || 1.3 || .3 || 15.3
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 67 || 45 || 32.0 || .470 || .348 || .691 || 5.2 || 1.4 || 1.2 || .2 || 13.8
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 82 || 1 || 26.1 || .541 || .273 || .707 || 5.3 || 1.0 || 1.1 || .3 || 12.7
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 298 || 139 || 28.2 || .508 || .338 || .716 || 4.9 || 1.1 || 1.2 || .2 || 12.5
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2007–08
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| align="left" | Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
| 6 || 6 || 26.7 || .480 || .200 || .857 || 4.5 || .7 || 1.2 || .0 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 6 || 6 || 38.2 || .449 || .417 || .833 || 4.5 || 1.3 || 1.0 || .2 || 12.0
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 5 || 0 || 25.4 || .417 || .000 || .583 || 5.8 || .8 || .8 || .2 || 11.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 17 || 12 || 30.4 || .444 || .333 || .750 || 4.9 || .9 || 1.0 || .1 || 11.2
See also
- 2006 high school boys basketball All-Americans2006 high school boys basketball All-AmericansAn All-American team is an honorary sports team that is generally composed of the best amateur players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply "All-Americans". The term is used in...
- 2006-07 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team2006-07 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball teamThe 2006–07 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team went 20-12 . Georgia Institute of Technology's basketball program is one of the most popular and successful college basketball programs in the nation. The Yellow Jackets have been to 2 NCAA Final Fours and have won 3 ACC Championships in...