Danny Richardson Young (born July 26, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player.

A 6' 3" guard who attended Wake Forest University,[1] he played ten seasons (1984–1993; 1994–1995) in the NBA, spending time with the Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Milwaukee Bucks.

At the end of his time in Seattle, Young was low in the rotation, behind several other backup guards.

[1] He immediately became the third guard for the Blazers, behind Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter.

[1] He was waived from the team January 1992 in order to make room for Lamont Strothers.