Thaddeus Young. Born: June 21, 1988 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Moved to Memphis as a kid - and turned in a Mitchell High School career on par with the area's legendary BBQ. Three times All-State and twice an All-American. Mr. Basketball in Tennessee and the Gatorade Player of the Year. Spent a year putting his all-around skills on blast at Georgia Tech, blistering the ACC at a 42% clip from three. Averaged 14.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game on his way to becoming the 12th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. Shot 54% from the field as the second-youngest pla ...