Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young made sure to complete 20 assists on Sunday, although the last one really didn't count on the stat sheet.
Young led the way for the Hawks as they destroyed the Milwaukee Bucks 145-124. Ice Trae had an insane double-double of 19 points and 19 assists, allowing rookie Zaccharie Risacher and the rest of his teammates to flourish as he takes command of the playmaking.
Risacher top-scored for Atlanta with 39 points, while Dyson Daniels chipped in with 22.
While what Young did on the court was impressive, it was his action following the game that caught the NBA's attention. Before he went to the locker room, he surprised a young Hawks fan at Fiserv Forum by giving him his game-worn jersey.
The NBA shared a video of the moment on social media and wrote, "Trae had 19 assists on the court tonight but his best one came after the game."
Sure enough, the joy in the kid's face was evident.
Trae had 19 assists on the court tonight but his best one came after the game https://t.co/lJRR9b5saM
— NBA (@NBA) March 31, 2025
Trae Young, for his part, commented on his sweet gesture and noted that he "needed that 20th assist tonight."
Sure enough, several fans heaped praise on Young for what he did, with one supporter even calling him the "assist king."
"This is what it is all about. This kid will never forget this night!" a commenter added, while another supporter wrote, "always nice to see how the players interact with the fans."
It is worth noting that Young actually leads the NBA in total assists (796) and assists per game (11.5). Clearly, the Hawks star knows how to dish it out on and off the court.
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This story was originally published March 31, 2025 at 6:25 AM.