Trae Young Takes Wizards Jersey Number With Big Legacy

The most recent player to wear that number was CJ McCollum, who was part of the trade that got Young to DC. McCollum had only a short stint in DC, but he will be remembered as the main reason Will Dawkins was able to get Young at such a low price. That alone should leave fans appreciating him and add to the legacy of number three.

The big shoes Young has to fill, though, is Bradley Beal, who wore number three his entire time in Washington. Beal also had a great career in the DMV, averaging 22.1 points on 37.2 percent shooting from the field, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists over his 11 seasons with the team. Still, Beal was rarely ever the number one option in Washington. It was only for a short stint before he was traded that he was asked to be the team's best player.

Oftentimes, Beal was Robin, and his teammate John Wall was Batman. Wall is also getting a night of appreciation for the Wizards coming up soon. Now, with Young wearing number three, a new legacy is being born. The number will continue to have history added to it for years to come.

Young has some big shoes to fill, but looking at his career so far, it's safe to say he can live up to the hype. He might even go down as the best player to wear that number in Washington if he stays long-term. The Wizards are building something special with their youthful squad, and Young recognized that. If he can bring this team back to the playoffs and sustain long-term success, there is no doubt the fans will associate number three with Young instead of Beal.