The Wizards finally have a true point guard with Trae Young, something the team has not had since Russell Westbrook.
Their current starting point guard, Bub Carrington, has had some struggles learning the position. Now, with Young in Washington, Carrington can learn from one of the best passers and offensive facilitators in the league.
Bub Carrington’s Development
One of Carrington’s biggest improvements from last year to this one has been his three-point shot. Last season, he shot 33.9 percent on five attempts per game. This season, he is averaging two makes on the same number of attempts, good for 40.3 percent.
As of Dec. 31, Carrington was one of only three players in the NBA this season shooting 40 percent or better on both catch-and-shoot and pull-up three-pointers, according to the Wizards’ radio broadcast.
Against the Bucks, Bub Carrington made franchise history, joining Jordan Poole as the only Wizards players reach 20 points, five assists, five rebounds and six three-pointers in a game.
Carrington’s improvement as a three-point shooter was a huge first step in his development. If he can pair that accuracy with better playmaking, he’ll start to really make some noise.
The Greatness of Trae Young
Young is always near or at the top of the leaderboards for assists per game and total assists. He even led the league in total assists and total points in the same season.
For three of the seven seasons he’s been in the league, Young has led the league in total assists. There is no question that he is one of the most gifted passers in the NBA.
That type of ability can rub off on Carrington. He is going to soak up all the knowledge that the four-time All-Star will have to offer. Learning how to play pick-and-roll, when to hunt his shot, when to find his wings or bigs — Young can teach Carrington all those things.
“I run a pick and roll with Alex, I get him a little drop off to a dunk or a lob, I see Bilal cutting and he gets the ball, and it’s not cutting just to cut, that builds chemistry, that builds trust,” Young said about meshing with his young teammates. His passing is one of the biggest strengths of his game and because of him the young players will get a chance to score easier baskets.
Carrington is still very young and his ceiling is nowhere near where it can be. He is only scratching the surface on how good he can become. With Young in his corner to teach him the ropes, Carrington can become a really good player in this league.
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