"Carrington was selected with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the same pick that Washington landed in the package that was sent by the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Deni Avdija. Considering the breakout of Avdija, Carrington's development would make or break the regret behind the team's impatience that cost them what seems to be a cornerstone and future All-Star."
"Carrington's early season concerns stemmed from the guard's inconsistent shooting that showcased an efficient three-point average but an abysmal mid-range completion percentage. Based on Carrington's success from the mid-range game, his regression is where the disppointment stemmed from. Fast forward to now, the playmaker's shooting slump has become a thing of the past and he's finally began to prove how dangerous of a shooter he can be on a consistent bas"
Washington entered the season with high expectations around a young core including Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, rookie Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore, but Bub Carrington drew significant attention after being selected No. 14 overall in the 2024 draft as part of the Deni Avdija trade. Early in the season Carrington struggled with inconsistent shooting — efficient from three but poor in the mid-range — raising concerns of a sophomore slump and draft regret. After a bizarre start, his play stabilized, his shooting splits normalized, and he began to show the consistent scoring and playmaking expected following his rookie campaign.
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