Trae Young gets emotional with his mom after being named as NBA All-Star starter: WATCH

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has been one of most improved players in NBA this season. Despite his side languishing at  bottom in Eastern Conference, Trae Young's stellar performances have been rightly ted by NBA fans and experts. 21-year-old was named a starter in NBA All-Star 2020 and Young unsurprisingly couldn't control his emotions.

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NBA All-Star starters: Trae Young

Trae Young has been averaging 29.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 8.6 assists this season. He has been one of few shining lights for Hawks in an orwise dismal season. former Oklahoma college star is one of league’s more dynamic players with his incredible shooting skills and his intricate offensive plays. 

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Despite starring all season and an All-Star appearance looming large, when final starter list was revealed, Trae Young understandably got emotional. Trae was watching selections on TNT with his teammates and his mor when he got emotional after hearing his name get called. 21-year-old was seen embracing his mor after his All-Star selection. Trae is first Atlanta Hawks star since Dikembe Mutombo to be named as an NBA All-Star starter.

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NBA All-Star 2020 voting results: NBA All-Star starters

Eastern Conference will be once again captained by Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (5,902,285 votes). Along with Trae Young, Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker, Toronto Raptors' Kemba Walker and Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid will make up conference starters.

Western Conference NBA All-Star starters

Trae Young and Luka Doncic in elite company 

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