Attended the Mitchell HS in Memphis, Tennessee. Played college ball at Georgia Tech in 2006-07. Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers as 12th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. Signed with the team in July. Played the McDonald's All-America Game in 2006. Played at the Nike Hoop Summit in 2006. Voted to the HoopsHype.com NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team in 2007-08. Selected to the NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team in 2007-08. Selected to the NBA Rookie All-Star Game in 2009. His father was selected by the Buffalo Braves in the 1978 NBA Draft. Website: www.thadyoung.com
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