Trae Young will wear No. 3 with the Washington Wizards, according to a picture he posted Friday to his X account.
The number was last worn by CJ McCollum, who was sent to the Atlanta Hawks alongside Corey Kispert as part of a trade that became official on Friday.
“We are excited to welcome Trae Young to the Washington Wizards,” Wizards General Manager Will Dawkins said in a statement released Friday. “It is a rare opportunity to acquire a player of Trae’s skill, accomplishments, and age. Trae plays an exciting brand of basketball and brings a level of confidence and competitiveness that has set him apart in this league.”
For those on jersey retirement watch: It’s worth noting that while the Wizards have not allowed any player to wear John Wall’s No. 2 jersey since his departure in 2020, two players — McCollum and now Young — have worn Bradley Beal’s No. 3 jersey since his departure in 2023.
The Wizards will hold an introductory press conference with Young and Dawkins at 6 p.m. tonight before Washington faces the New Orleans Pelicans at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena.
Young is listed as out for tonight’s game with a right quad contusion.
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