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Detailing Bub Carrington’s Recent Progression, Why He's Turning the Corner | Washington Wizards Pod

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Dec 18, 2025
Dive into Bub Carrington’s journey as he overcomes early struggles with impressive recent improvements. His stats reveal enhanced ball security and standout assists, highlighting his potential as a combo guard. The discussion turns to Bilal Coulibaly’s injury woes and his defensive strengths. With an eye on the upcoming game against the Spurs, the hosts analyze Victor Wembanyama’s impact and debate strategies to handle him. Plus, enjoy some light-hearted conversations about NBA history that add a fun twist!
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INSIGHT

Progress From Learning The Point Guard Role

  • Bub Carrington is improving by learning the difficult point guard role rather than failing at it.
  • His turnover issues have eased recently as he better reads pick-and-rolls and defensive coverages.
ANECDOTE

Fan Backlash Vs. Organizational Faith

  • Abdullah recalls fan backlash after Bub's struggles, saying sending him to the G League would have hurt his confidence.
  • He argues the organization showed faith by trading assets and committing to Bub's development.
ADVICE

Don't Rush Young Development

  • Be patient with young players and let them learn in-game rather than rush to demote them.
  • The Wizards should continue developing Bub through minutes and context-specific coaching rather than quick outside fixes.
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