**Who’s Bub Carrington?**
Carlton “Bub” Carrington is a combo guard who brings the flash and flair reminiscent of NBA talents like D’Angelo Russell and Anfernee Simons. He’s that classic high-risk, high-reward player — capable of lighting up the scoreboard or struggling to find his groove. When he’s hot, he’s a star in the making; when he’s not, well, he might just be more suited for a stint with the Guangdong Tigers.
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**Fit and Role:**
Bub is tailor-made for a ball-screen heavy offense and needs a team that’ll let him iron out the kinks through actual game experience. He’s best used in a system that lets him lead, as being just another guy on the roster might not play to his strengths. His ideal role? Either as a primary scorer or a dynamic sixth man, though there’s a risk he ends up riding pine if he can’t temper his wild shot selection.
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**Strengths:**
– **Shifty and Agile:** Bub has that elusive, hard-to-guard movement that keeps defenders guessing.
– **Size and Scoring:** At 6’5″ with a solid wingspan, he’s built for scoring from anywhere — close, midrange, or beyond the arc.
– **Clutch Shooter:** Not just a scorer, Bub knows how to take and make the big shots when it counts.
– **Shot Mechanics:** His form is textbook—fluid and consistent, making him a reliable shooting threat.
– **Creativity Off Screens:** Excellent at using screens to create space and keep his defender trailing.
– **Rebounding and Transition:** Solid rebounder for a guard, with potential to kick-start the break immediately after grabbing a board.
– **Defensive Potential:** Has the length and quickness to be more than capable on the defensive end.
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**Weaknesses:**
– **Shot Selection:** Often settles for tough, contested twos. Needs to improve decision-making to optimize his and the team’s shot quality.
– **Consistency:** His scoring can be hit-or-miss. On off nights, his playstyle can be more harmful than helpful.
– **Hero Ball Tendencies:** Can get tunnel vision, focusing too much on scoring over facilitating.
– **Physicality:** While he’s got the moves, he needs to build strength to handle contact better around the rim.
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**NBA Comparison:**
Bub’s game has shades of D’Angelo Russell’s smooth scoring touch, Anfernee Simons’ explosive play, and a bit of Marshon Brooks’ style. He’s a scorer through and through but will need to round out his game to truly make it in the big league.
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**Bottom Line:**
Carrington is a thrill to watch when he’s in his element, showcasing the ability to single-handedly take over games. Yet, his path to NBA success hinges on expanding his game beyond just scoring and adapting to the team-first aspects of the game.
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**Game Tape**
Tape used to scout Bub: [scouting video](https://youtu.be/XAb4nOQgLxU?si=ZMAfxn2yD2xyMCzs)
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Curious to hear your thoughts! Does Bub have what it takes to make it in the NBA, or is he destined for a career overseas?
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by unclekarl_
4 Comments
Would be a great GTJ replacement of we do let him walk. I’m a little curious about where he would go, since it feels like he’s been all over the place, moreso than other prospects. I’ve seen him go from anywhere from early teens to like the early 30s. I guess it depends on whether or not some front offices see him as one dimensional. At least his rebounding suggests he has a good nose for the ball, and hopefully underneath those meh TOV and assist stats is something that he can build on.
If he’s there at 31 it’s a no brainer.
If I am gonna bet he will be our pick unless Collier somehow drops to 19. He can be the backup PG to start with but also has a high ceiling
Interestingly, my prospect comparison for Carrington is Quickley. IDK that there’s a need for 2 of those in Toronto. A lot of his limitations and tendencies are similar to Quickley coming out of college.