Locked On Wizards - Daily Podcast On The Washington Wizards The Time Is NOW for Bub Carrington To SHOW OUT….Washington Wizards Podcast
Sep 19, 2025
Bryson Akins, a Wizards reporter for Sports Illustrated, joins the discussion about rookie Bub Carrington's potential. He emphasizes this season as a crucial opportunity for Bub to establish himself as a starting point guard. Bryson analyzes Bub's key strengths, including his durability and playmaking skills, while examining lineup decisions against teammates like CJ and Trey. They also delve into the Wizards' roster dynamics and discuss statistical projections, all while keeping an eye on the upcoming season's expectations.
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Pass-First Point Guard Profile
- Bub Carrington projects as a traditional, pass-first point guard rather than a high-volume scorer.
- Bryson Akins expects him to peak around 16 points and near 8–10 assists as a starter.
82-Game Durability Sets Him Apart
- Bryson highlights that Bub played all 82 games in his rookie season, showing rare durability.
- He frames that availability as a mindset to play through minor injuries and compete every night.
Maintain Or Lose The Starting Job
- Do not regress from rookie year across shooting, playmaking, or defense if you want to keep a starting role.
- Bryson says maintaining last season's level likely keeps Bub as the team's starting point guard.