After years of becoming an NBA star in Atlanta, Trae Young recently made his Washington Wizards debut as fans anticipate a new era of basketball. Coupled with a young, talented lineup that includes three top-10 NBA draft picks and now the sky could be the limit for the Young-led Wizards. While making his Washington debut, Young used a pair of perfectly matching Air Jordan 40s to compliment his new threads.
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Not only was this the debut for Young in a Wizards uniform, but it also officially marked his second season under the Jordan Brand Jumpman. Endorsing the Air Jordan 39 last season, Trae Young debuted the latest Air Jordan 40 silhouette, which was loved by stars like Orlando's Paolo Banchero and Miami's Bam Adebayo. Young notably left Adidas in 2024 after releasing three eponymous signature silhouettes with the brand.
Launching in July 2025, the Air Jordan 40 is the newest and most updated iteration of the longest-running signature sneaker line in history. Designed with all the technologies that were not available to Michael Jordan during his playing days, the Jordan 40 is meant to represent the elite talent of the modern game.
Trae Young's Air Jordan 40 PE
Trae Young makes his Wizards debut with the “Metallic Copper” Air Jordan 40. pic.twitter.com/QzKS1nZ98q
- B/R Kicks (@brkicks) 6 March 2026
New city, new style.
Trae Young makes his Wizards debut in the “Copper” Air Jordan 40. pic.twitter.com/wf2f2s8bgh
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In recent years, the Washington Wizards have made a concerted effort to return their classic gold jerseys from the 2006–2009 season. Giving fans a taste of nostalgia, the franchise announced that the uniform will return in the form of the 25-26 Nike City Edition kit and it has already been seen several times. Trae Young made his Wizards debut with a classic uniform, matching the gleaming gold uniform with an all-copper Air Jordan 40.
The “Metallic Copper” Air Jordan 40 features a shiny copper leather upper, contrasted by a flat black sole and black laces. The colorway was launched by Jordan Brand but quickly sold out due to high demand, but the shoes are available in the aftermarket at close to their original retail price.
As far as Trae Young is concerned, we'll wait to see what new Jordan Brand sneakers he's able to pull from the catalog during his new visit to Washington.
