Trae Young, a young basketball icon in the making, just turned 24 on 19 September. The number 24 is not new to the world of basketball. It was the preferred number of the iconic Kobe Bryant. The Atlanta Hawks star recently celebrated his birthday on Twitter by paying his tribute to Kobe. His post brough fond memories of the late Lakers legend for the fans. We can see the fans wishing Trae and remembering the legend. TRAE YOUNG REMEMBERS THE LEGEND KOBE BRYANT ON HIS BIRTHDAY Kobe Bryant [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kobe-bryant/] is an inspiration for many young sporting stars, and Trae Young [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/trae-young/] is one of them. Before his NBA debut, he received some priceless guidance from the Lakers [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/] legend Kobe. The two time NBA All-Star has been observed on numerous occasions in the past paying tribute to his idol. Young started his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/atlanta-hawks/] back in 2018. Trae quickly established himself on the charts. He is the first Hawks player since 2010?11 to be selected to an All?NBA team. Trae is the only player in team history to have more than 2,100 points and 700 assists in a single season and the list goes on. The 6’1 point guard established himself as a promising player, which led to the Atlanta Hawks offering him a five-year, $207 million contract. Member Reveals Lakers Legend Was Set to Appear in the $50 Million HBO Series but for Mamba Mentality [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-you-aint-fg-with-kobe-when-hes-in-season-entourage-cast-member-reveals-lakers-legend-was-set-to-appear-in-the-50-million-hbo-series-but-for-mamba-mentality/] The start of the NBA season is only a few weeks away. With such numbers on the board, the Hawks fans and the team will be hoping that Trae keeps performing and brings glory to the club. THE WORLD REMEMBERS THE MAMBA MENTALITY Kobe Bryant, popularly known as the black mamba, was built differently. He won 3 championship titles before he turned 24 and his stats [https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/kobe-bryant-stats-at-age-24-year] speak for themselves. Kobe has 18 All-star appearances, and he shares the second position on the list with LeBron James [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/]. He won 4 All-star MVPs and shares this record with Bob Pettit. His legacy lives on and will serve as an inspiration to future generations. Do tell us your favorite Kobe Bryant and Trae Young moment in the comment section. Watch This Story: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & Other NBA Stars Who Knew Giannis Antetokounmpo?s Potential Way Before He Won the NBA Championship [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nba-basketball-news-kobe-bryant-lebron-james-other-nba-stars-who-knew-giannis-antetokounmpos-potential-way-before-he-won-the-nba-championship/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Atlanta Hawks 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Atlanta Hawks compete in the NBA as a part of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks suffer the second-longest drought of not winning an NBA championship. 

The latest version of the Atlanta Hawks logo was introduced during the 2015/16 season, and it saw the return of the famous “Pac-Hawk” to the design. The Hawk is centered inside a red <a href="https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/22091682016/Atlanta_Hawks/2016/Primary_Logo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">roundel</a> which contains the team’s name arched at the top and the bottom. 

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The Atlanta Hawks play their home games at the State Farm Arena. The multi-purpose arena was opened in 1999 and the Hawks made it their home ever since.

 After being renamed in 2018 due to sponsorship reasons, the arena underwent minor renovations and can now <a href="https://www.statefarmarena.com/about-the-arena/quick-facts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hold</a> 16,600 spectators during NBA games and over 21,000 fans during concerts! 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who owns the Atlanta Hawks?</h2>
Private equity giant and venture capitalist Antony Ressler owns the controlling rights of the Atlanta Hawks. The Beverly Hills-based business tycoon owns a major share of the franchise, which he bought in 2015 for <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2317243-atlanta-hawks-reportedly-sold-to-tony-ressler-and-grant-hill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">approximately</a> $850 million. 

Ressler is a hugely successful businessman whose net worth is estimated to be $3.9 billion by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/antony-ressler/?sh=5e33d9f27051" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a>. However, he put together a group of minority owners before he purchased the Hawks from former owner Bruce Levenson. Former NBA player Grant Hill also owns a minority stake in the franchise. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Head Coach and Top Executives </h2>
Nate McMillan has been serving as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise appointed him after Mike Budenholzer agreed to part ways with the team upon completing five years with them. 

Lloyd is the 29th HC of the Hawks franchise, and he is yet to post a winning season with the team. 

Furthermore, Travis Schlenk, a veteran NBA executive, fills two important spots in the franchise. He is both the General Manager and the President and was promoted to the <a href="https://www.nba.com/hawks/travis-schlenk-bio" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">role</a> in 2017. Schlenk previously worked with the Golden State Warriors, where he was the Assistant General Manager. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">History </h2>
The team was originally founded in New York as the Buffalo Bisons. They competed in the NBL but relocated to Moline, Illinois, just over a month after their inception. Several relocations from Illinois, to Milwaukee, to St. Louis kept the franchise on their toes and their fanbase as well. 

The team finally moved to Atlanta in 1968  and has stayed there ever since. The Milwaukee Hawks, as they were known then, signed future Hall of Famer Bob Pettit with the second overall pick in the 1954 NBA Draft. 

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Pettit won both his MVP awards with the Hawks and played 11 seasons with the franchise until his retirement. During Pettit’s era, the Hawks were frontrunners in the West and reached four NBA Finals in five years (1957-61). 

Their sole championship triumph came when they beat the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boston Celtics</a> in the 1958 finals after being outplayed by them in the previous year’s edition. The Hawks reached the finals again in 1961 and 1962, but the Celtics dominated and beat them in both years. 

The 70s era was different for the franchise as they hardly made it to the playoffs, and even if they did, it was a first-round knockout. Several talented athletes played for the Hawks during the 80s and the 90s, including Hall of Famers Dominique Wilkins and Dikembe Mutombo.

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Playoff success came rarely for the Hawks, even though they topped their division on certain occasions. 

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/trae-young/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trae Young</a> is the current foundational block of the franchise. The 6’1” point guard has garnered ample fan following for himself through his exciting talent and a lethal shooting arm. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Atlanta Hawks: Mascot and Uniform</h2>
Just as their name suggests, the team’s official mascot is named “<a href="http://sportmascots.com/nba/harry-the-hawk-atlanta-hawks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Harry the Hawk</a>.” He is a fan favorite in the Atlanta area and is also touted to be the most popular bird there! 

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According to the Hawks, Harry “hatched” on Oct 25, 1986, and has been around the team, trying to help them win an NBA championship. 

Moving on to the Hawks’ uniforms, their primary colors are red, yellow, black, and gray, These colors contain deep shades and dominate the team’s jerseys. The team also collaborates with Nike to develop special “City” uniforms that pay tribute to the city of Atlanta in various ways. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Team’s Sponsors </h2>
The Atlanta Hawks have established partnerships with companies such as JP Morgan Chase and health and wellness company Sharecare. Their jersey sponsors are also Sharecare, and their partnership also <a href="https://about.sharecare.com/press-releases/sharecare-and-atlanta-hawks-honored-with-2017-18-nba-partnership-of-the-year-award/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bestowed</a> with the 2017-2018 NBA Partnership of the Year award! 

Besides these <a href="https://sponsorpitch.com/properties/atlanta-hawks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">companies</a>, the franchise also has tie-ups with BMW, Delta Airlines, and Orreco. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">History and Achievements </h2>
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Founded 
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1946</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td>
Eastern
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division 
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Southeast</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President/ General Manager</td>
<td>
Travis Schlenk
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Head Coach 
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Lloyd Pierce</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena </td>
<td>
State Farm Arena
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Championships (1)
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1958)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (4)</td>
<td>
(1957, 1958, 1960, 1961)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division Titles (5)
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1970, 1980, 1987, 1994, 2015)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td>
<a href="http://www.nba.com/hawks">www.nba.com/hawks</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Atlanta Hawks 2021-22 Roster</h2>
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<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>13</td>
<td>Bogdan Bogdanović</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>August 18, 1992</td>
</tr>
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<td>15</td>
<td>Clint Capela</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>May 18, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>John Collins</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>September 23, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Lou Williams</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>October 27, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Bruno Fernando</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>August 15, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Danilo Gallinari</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>August 8, 1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Delon Wright</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>April 26, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Kevin Knox</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>August 11, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Kevin Huerter</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>August 27, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>De'Andre Hunter</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>December 2, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Jalen Johnson</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>December 18, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Skylar Mays  (TW)</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>September 5, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Onyeka Okongwu</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>December 11, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Sharife Cooper</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>June 11, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>May 9, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Gorgui Dieng</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>January 18, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Trae Young</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>September 19, 1998</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Atlanta Hawks compete in the NBA as a part of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks suffer the second-longest drought of not winning an NBA championship.  The latest version of the Atlanta Hawks logo was introduced during the 2015/16 season, and it saw the return of the famous “Pac-Hawk” to the design. The Hawk is centered inside a red roundel which contains the team’s name arched at the top and the bottom.  The Atlanta Hawks play their home games at the State Farm Arena. The multi-purpose arena was opened in 1999 and the Hawks made it their home ever since.  After being renamed in 2018 due to sponsorship reasons, the arena underwent minor renovations and can now hold 16,600 spectators during NBA games and over 21,000 fans during concerts!  Who owns the Atlanta Hawks? Private equity giant and venture capitalist Antony Ressler owns the controlling rights of the Atlanta Hawks. The Beverly Hills-based business tycoon owns a major share of the franchise, which he bought in 2015 for approximately $850 million.  Ressler is a hugely successful businessman whose net worth is estimated to be $3.9 billion by Forbes. However, he put together a group of minority owners before he purchased the Hawks from former owner Bruce Levenson. Former NBA player Grant Hill also owns a minority stake in the franchise.  Head Coach and Top Executives  Nate McMillan has been serving as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise appointed him after Mike Budenholzer agreed to part ways with the team upon completing five years with them.  Lloyd is the 29th HC of the Hawks franchise, and he is yet to post a winning season with the team.  Furthermore, Travis Schlenk, a veteran NBA executive, fills two important spots in the franchise. He is both the General Manager and the President and was promoted to the role in 2017. Schlenk previously worked with the Golden State Warriors, where he was the Assistant General Manager.  History  The team was originally founded in New York as the Buffalo Bisons. They competed in the NBL but relocated to Moline, Illinois, just over a month after their inception. Several relocations from Illinois, to Milwaukee, to St. Louis kept the franchise on their toes and their fanbase as well.  The team finally moved to Atlanta in 1968  and has stayed there ever since. The Milwaukee Hawks, as they were known then, signed future Hall of Famer Bob Pettit with the second overall pick in the 1954 NBA Draft.  Pettit won both his MVP awards with the Hawks and played 11 seasons with the franchise until his retirement. During Pettit’s era, the Hawks were frontrunners in the West and reached four NBA Finals in five years (1957-61).  Their sole championship triumph came when they beat the Boston Celtics in the 1958 finals after being outplayed by them in the previous year’s edition. The Hawks reached the finals again in 1961 and 1962, but the Celtics dominated and beat them in both years.  The 70s era was different for the franchise as they hardly made it to the playoffs, and even if they did, it was a first-round knockout. Several talented athletes played for the Hawks during the 80s and the 90s, including Hall of Famers Dominique Wilkins and Dikembe Mutombo.  Playoff success came rarely for the Hawks, even though they topped their division on certain occasions.  Trae Young is the current foundational block of the franchise. The 6’1” point guard has garnered ample fan following for himself through his exciting talent and a lethal shooting arm.  Atlanta Hawks: Mascot and Uniform Just as their name suggests, the team’s official mascot is named “Harry the Hawk.” He is a fan favorite in the Atlanta area and is also touted to be the most popular bird there!  According to the Hawks, Harry “hatched” on Oct 25, 1986, and has been around the team, trying to help them win an NBA championship.  Moving on to the Hawks’ uniforms, their primary colors are red, yellow, black, and gray, These colors contain deep shades and dominate the team’s jerseys. The team also collaborates with Nike to develop special “City” uniforms that pay tribute to the city of Atlanta in various ways.  Team’s Sponsors  The Atlanta Hawks have established partnerships with companies such as JP Morgan Chase and health and wellness company Sharecare. Their jersey sponsors are also Sharecare, and their partnership also bestowed with the 2017-2018 NBA Partnership of the Year award!  Besides these companies, the franchise also has tie-ups with BMW, Delta Airlines, and Orreco.  History and Achievements    Founded  1946  Conference Eastern   Division  Southeast  President/ General Manager Travis Schlenk   Head Coach  Lloyd Pierce  Arena  State Farm Arena   Championships (1) (1958)  Conference Titles (4) (1957, 1958, 1960, 1961)   Division Titles (5) (1970, 1980, 1987, 1994, 2015)  Website www.nba.com/hawks   Atlanta Hawks 2021-22 Roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date   13 Bogdan Bogdanović SG 6-6 220 August 18, 1992  15 Clint Capela C 6-10 240 May 18, 1994  20 John Collins PF 6-9 235 September 23, 1997  6 Lou Williams PG 6-1 175 October 27, 1986  24 Bruno Fernando C 6-9 240 August 15, 1998  8 Danilo Gallinari PF 6-10 233 August 8, 1988  0 Delon Wright SG 6-5 185 April 26, 1992  5 Kevin Knox SF 6-7 215 August 11, 1999  3 Kevin Huerter SG 6-7 190 August 27, 1998  12 De&#8217;Andre Hunter SF 6-8 225 December 2, 1997  1 Jalen Johnson PF 6-9 220 December 18, 2001  4 Skylar Mays  (TW) SG 6-4 205 September 5, 1997  17 Onyeka Okongwu C 6-8 235 December 11, 2000  2 Sharife Cooper PG 6-1 180 June 11, 2001  7 Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot SF 6-7 220 May 9, 1995  10 Gorgui Dieng C 6-10 252 January 18, 1990  11 Trae Young PG 6-1 180 September 19, 1998

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Game 5: Indiana at Cleveland &#8211; ZUMAm67_ 20180425_zaf_m67_043 Copyright: xLeahxKlafczynskix James then left the Cavs and took his talents to theÂ Miami Heat in 2010. He received major backlash from Cavs fans after this move. However, he continued his dominance, alongside superstars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh for the Heat, and clinched his first NBA title in 2012, followed by another in 2013. He also won the NBA MVP award and the Finals MVP award in 2012 and 2013. The estranged son then returned to the Cavaliers in 2014 and took the team to four straight NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. He helped the Cavs win their first-ever NBA title in 2016. James once again left the Cavs, this time to join the Los Angeles Lakers, in 2018 and led them to the 2020 NBA title.Â  Following the retirements of Udonis Haslem and Andre Iguodala, LeBron James is currently the oldest player in the league. On the 21st of November 2023, James became the first player in league history to reach 39,000 career points. Six days later, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar&#8217;s record of 66,300 minutes to become the player with the most minutes played in NBA games during the regular season and playoffs. LeBron James contracts Here&#8217;s a breakdown of LeBron James&#8217; contracts and earnings throughout his NBA career:  Year Team Salary    2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers $47,607,350  2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers $44,474,988  2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers $41,180,544  2020-21 Los Angeles Lakers $39,219,566  2019/20 Los Angeles Lakers $37,436,858 ($37,678,600*)  2018/19 Los Angeles Lakers $35,654,150 ($36,475,929*)  2017/18 Cleveland Cavaliers $33,285,709 ($35,030,744*)  2016/17 Cleveland Cavaliers $30,963,450 ($33,119,038*)  2015/16 Cleveland Cavaliers $22,970,500 ($24,814,681*)  2014/15 Cleveland Cavaliers $20,644,400 ($22,329,434*)  2013/14 Miami Heat $19,067,500 ($21,051,220*)  2012/13 Miami Heat $17,545,000 ($19,710,161*)  2011/12 Miami Heat $16,022,500 ($18,299,290*)  2010/11 Miami Heat $14,500,000 ($17,149,801*)  2009/10 Cleveland Cavaliers $15,779,912 ($18,860,203*)  2008/09 Cleveland Cavaliers $14,410,581 ($16,977,833*)  2007/08 Cleveland Cavaliers $13,041,250 ($16,136,130*)  2006/07 Cleveland Cavaliers $5,828,090 ($7,404,948*)  2005/06 Cleveland Cavaliers $4,621,800 ($6,125,892*)  2004/05 Cleveland Cavaliers $4,320,360 ($5,871,248*)  2003/04 Cleveland Cavaliers $4,018,920 ($5,639,986*)   &nbsp; LeBron James&#8217; NBA career stats Regular season games played &#8211; 1467 Regular season points per game &#8211; 27.1 Regular season rebounds per game &#8211; 7.5 Regular season assists per game &#8211; 7.3 Playoff games played &#8211; 282 Postseason points per game &#8211; 28.5 Postseason rebounds per game &#8211; 9 Postseason assists per game &#8211; 7.2 LeBron James&#8217; investments and endorsements Some of the biggest brands endorsed by LeBron James are as follows: Nike McDonald&#8217;s Blaze Pizza Beats Electronics Sprite Upper Deck State Farm Insurance Audemars Piguet Dunkin&#8217; Donuts Samsung Kia Verizon Intel Lobos 1707 LeBron James has made some very smart investments over the years, which have helped him substantially. Two of James&#8217; most important investments are Blaze Pizza and the English soccer club, Liverpool F.C. LeBron James&#8217; achievements and awards 4Ã— NBA champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) 19Ã— NBA All-Star (2005â€“2023) 3Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008, 2018) 13Ã— All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008â€“2018, 2020) 3Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007, 2021) 3Ã— All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2022, 2023) 5Ã— NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009â€“2013) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014) NBA Rookie of the Year (2004) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA scoring champion (2008) NBA assists leader (2020) NBA 75th Anniversary Team AP Athlete of the Decade (the 2010s) 4Ã— AP Athlete of the Year (2013, 2016, 2018, 2020) 3Ã— Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2012, 2016, 2020) USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2012) 2Ã— National high school player of the year (2002, 2003) McDonald&#8217;s All-American Game MVP (2003) 2Ã— First-team Parade All-American (2002, 2003) 3Ã— Ohio Mr. Basketball (2001â€“2003) 3x USA Today All-USA First Team (2001-2003) No. 23 retired by St. Vincentâ€“St. Mary LeBron James&#8217; charity and foundation Some of the biggest donations made by LeBron James are to the charities: After-school All-Stars Mohammed Ali: A Force for Change Boys and Girls Club of America Children&#8217;s Defence Fund ONEXONE I Promise School Most of these charities are aimed at helping children and the younger generation. King James is dedicated to providing the youth of America, especially those at risk, the opportunity required to prosper in life with his &#8216;I Promise&#8217; initiative. LeBron James&#8217; rings Over his illustrious 20-year career (and counting), James has won four NBA championships. He has led three different franchises &#8211; the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Los Angeles Lakers &#8211; to NBA titles. James&#8217; first title came in 2012 with the Heat, when he won his first Finals MVP award, followed by a second consecutive title in 2013. After returning to Cleveland in 2014, James delivered on his promise to bring the city its first major sports championship in over 50 years. In 2016, James powered the Cavaliers back from a daunting 3-1 deficit against the record-setting Golden State Warriors in the Finals. James won his 4th championship and NBA Finals MVP award in 2020, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a championship against his former side, the Miami Heat. LeBron James&#8217; shoe deals LeBron James signed a huge deal with Nike even before he entered the NBA. As James&#8217; superstardom rose, he became one of the most important faces of the brand, with his line of signature shoes, which is in its 20th version now. The four-time NBA MVP signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2015 for an undisclosed fee. LeBron James&#8217; house LeBron James has reiterated multiple times that he does not spend his hard-earned money without reason. Former teammate Dwyane Wade once revealed that James is one of the cheapest players in the league despite being one of the richest. However, James knows how to spend his fortune in style. And when it comes to where he lives, the King does not compromise. According to reports, LeBron owns multiple properties in California, Ohio, and Miami, that are worth a combined estimated value of $100 million. LeBron James&#8217; car collection LeBron James is known for having an extensive collection of cars, estimated to be worth over $2 million. Some of the standouts include a Chevy Camaro SS, a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, and the Dodge Challenger SRT 392. He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, a 720-horsepower V12 supercar. Another notable element of his collection is a Mercedes luxury sedan, the Maybach S650, worth around $200,000. Notably, after teaming up with Shaquille O&#8217;Neal in Cleveland, Shaq gifted LeBron a Rolls Royce Phantom for his 25th birthday. The luxury car goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds and is valued at around $505,000. LeBron James&#8217; controversial moments LeBron James has not had any major controversies so far. However, there have been a few questionable moments in his career. James was the centerpiece of controversy during his high school career for accepting gifts. Then his infamous move to the Miami Heat in 2010, announced on national television, stirred up a lot of controversy. James, who is very vocal about his political beliefs, was criticized for his association with Nike because of the brand&#8217;s political stance. Also, his comments on America after Brittney Griner&#8217;s detainment in Russia sparked some controversy. Will LeBron James retire? LeBron James, 39, is currently playing his 21st NBA season in the NBA. The future Hall of Famer is still playing at the highest level, but he is definitely at the tail end of his career. However, the Lakers icon will not retire after the 2023-24 season as he has multiple times opened up about his desire to play alongside his son Bronny James in the league. Bronny will be eligible to declare for the NBA draft next year. So there is a high chance that James may continue playing in the league until his son enters the NBA. LeBron James&#8217; social media accounts  Instagram @kingjames  Twitter @KingJames  Facebook @LeBron James  Website https://www.lebronjames.com/  &nbsp;  Full Name LeBron Raymone James Sr.  Popular Name LeBron James  Birth Date December 30, 1984  Birth Place Akron, Ohio  Height 6&#8242; 9&#8243; (2.06 m)  Weight 250 lbs  Parents Gloria James  Siblings None  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $1 Billion  Salary $97.1 Million  Spouse Savannah James  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Three  Profession Basketball player  Team Los Angeles Lakers

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<h2>Trae Young 2022: Net worth, salary, and endorsements</h2>
Trae Young is an <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a> player currently playing for Atlanta Hawks. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, on September 19, 1989. Trae’s parents, Candice and Rayford Young, played professional basketball in Europe.

[caption id="attachment_870316" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-870316" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-18T032306Z_1098591285_MT1USATODAY17375754_RTRMADP_3_NBA-DENVER-NUGGETS-AT-ATLANTA-HAWKS.jpg" alt="Trae Young" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 17, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against the Denver Nuggets in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Trae Young started playing high school basketball for Norman North High School in Oklahoma. He then played a year of college basketball at the University of Oklahoma.

In the 2018 NBA Draft, Dallas Mavericks selected him with the fifth overall pick but exchanged him for the third overall pick, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/luka-doncic/">Luka Doncic</a>. Young made it to the All-Rookie first team and was an NBA All-Star by his second season.

Young usually plays at the point guard position and has been using the No 11 jersey.
<h2>Major achievements</h2>
NBA All-Star (2020)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019)

Consensus first-team All-American (2018)

Wayman Tisdale Award (2018)

NCAA season scoring leader (2018)

NCAA season assists leader (2018)

McDonald's All-American (2017)

Jordan Brand Classic (2017)
<h2>Trae Young stats
</h2>
After 247 games in his NBA career, Young has averaged 24.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game.

He currently averages 27.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game in the 2021-22 season.
<h2>Trae Young 2022 net worth</h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/trae-young-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Trae Young's current net worth stands at $20 million. In 2021-22, he earns roughly $8,326,471.

Young had signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Adidas before coming into the NBA draft in 2018. Young sports Adidas shoes while playing in the NBA.

[caption id="attachment_499395" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-499395" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210101185201/2020-12-31T014311Z_1867624407_MT1USATODAY15379270_RTRMADP_3_NBA-ATLANTA-HAWKS-AT-BROOKLYN-NETS.jpg" alt="Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young against Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving" width="1920" height="1528" /> Dec 30, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball while being defended by Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Trae Young foundation and charity</h2>
Young founded the Trae Young foundation in 2019 with an aim to continue education for mental health. According to their website, the foundation “will inspire and help make a positive impact on all children and adults from all walks of life who suffer from Mental Health problems.”

Recently, Young has helped in clearing medical debts of more than $1 million for families in Atlanta. Additionally, he won the January NBA cares community assist award for his contributions towards charity.
<h2>How to contact Trae Young?</h2>
Trae Young’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung">https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung</a>

Trae Young’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/traeyoung/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/traeyoung/</a>
<table>
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<td width="319">Age</td>
<td width="319">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Marital Status</td>
<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="319">Girlfriend</td>
<td width="319">Shelby Miller</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Nationality</td>
<td width="319">American</td>
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<tr>
<td width="319">Team</td>
<td width="319">Atlanta Hawks</td>
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<tr>
<td width="319">Rings</td>
<td width="319">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Height</td>
<td width="319">6′ 1″ (1.85 m)</td>
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<td width="319">Weight</td>
<td width="319">82 kg</td>
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<td width="319">Wingspan</td>
<td width="319">1.88 m</td>
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<td width="319">Shoes</td>
<td width="319">Adidas</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319">Endorsements</td>
<td width="319">Adidas, Tissot, EBay</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Trae Young

Trae Young 2022: Net worth, salary, and endorsements Trae Young is an NBA player currently playing for Atlanta Hawks. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, on September 19, 1989. Trae’s parents, Candice and Rayford Young, played professional basketball in Europe. Dec 17, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against the Denver Nuggets in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Trae Young started playing high school basketball for Norman North High School in Oklahoma. He then played a year of college basketball at the University of Oklahoma. In the 2018 NBA Draft, Dallas Mavericks selected him with the fifth overall pick but exchanged him for the third overall pick, Luka Doncic. Young made it to the All-Rookie first team and was an NBA All-Star by his second season. Young usually plays at the point guard position and has been using the No 11 jersey. Major achievements NBA All-Star (2020) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019) Consensus first-team All-American (2018) Wayman Tisdale Award (2018) NCAA season scoring leader (2018) NCAA season assists leader (2018) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2017) Jordan Brand Classic (2017) Trae Young stats After 247 games in his NBA career, Young has averaged 24.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game. He currently averages 27.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game in the 2021-22 season. Trae Young 2022 net worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, Trae Young&#8217;s current net worth stands at $20 million. In 2021-22, he earns roughly $8,326,471. Young had signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Adidas before coming into the NBA draft in 2018. Young sports Adidas shoes while playing in the NBA. Dec 30, 2020; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles the ball while being defended by Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports Trae Young foundation and charity Young founded the Trae Young foundation in 2019 with an aim to continue education for mental health. According to their website, the foundation “will inspire and help make a positive impact on all children and adults from all walks of life who suffer from Mental Health problems.” Recently, Young has helped in clearing medical debts of more than $1 million for families in Atlanta. Additionally, he won the January NBA cares community assist award for his contributions towards charity. How to contact Trae Young? Trae Young’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTraeYoung Trae Young’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traeyoung/  Age 23  Marital Status Unmarried  Girlfriend Shelby Miller  Nationality American  Team Atlanta Hawks  Rings 0  Height 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)  Weight 82 kg  Wingspan 1.88 m  Shoes Adidas  Endorsements Adidas, Tissot, EBay

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