Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Thaddeus Young:

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Thaddeus Charles Young Sr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 21, 1988
  • Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Physical Attributes

  • Height: 6’8″ (203 cm)
  • Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7’0″
  • Shoe Size: 14 (US)

Basketball Career

  • Number:
    • #21 (Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, and other teams)
    • #30 (Toronto Raptors)
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School:
    • Mitchell High School (Memphis, Tennessee)
    • Highlights:
      • McDonald’s All-American (2006)
      • Named Tennessee Mr. Basketball in 2005
  • College: Georgia Tech (2006–2007)
    • Highlights:
      • Played one season, averaging 14.4 points and 4.9 rebounds
  • NBA Draft: 2007, 1st Round, 12th Overall Pick by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2007–2014)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2015)
    • Brooklyn Nets (2015–2016)
    • Indiana Pacers (2016–2019)
    • Chicago Bulls (2019–2021)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2021–2022)
    • Toronto Raptors (2022–present)
  • Championship Rings: None

Personal Life

  • Kids:
    • Thaddeus has two sons:
      • Thaddeus Young Jr.
      • Taylor Young
  • Siblings:
    • Younger brother: Terrell Young

Family Background

  • Parents:
    • Father: Felton Young (played college basketball at Jacksonville University)
    • Mother: Lula Hall (passed away in 2014)

Fun Facts

  • He invests in the stock market as a professional investor and in June 2023 had over 300 companies in his stock portfolio.