NBA All-Star rosters were finalized, many believed that Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was a snub. With the Eastern Conference side losing

Young did enough to be named to the All-Star team this season but the large amount of talent in the NBA likely pushed him out. For the season, the Hawks guard has averaged 23.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 11.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.

Trae Young was announced as an All-Star replacement for Giannis Antetokounmpo due to his calf injury, and shared his reaction to the news.