Twitter Reaction: Bub Carrington Steals the Show in NBA Rookie Matchup

Originally posted on Pittsburgh Sports Now
By George Michalowski | Last updated Jul 13, 2024 8:51 AM ET

Friday night’s NBA Summer League matchup between the Washington Wizards and the Atlanta Hawks featured the top two picks in this year’s NBA Draft: Zaccharie Risacher and Alexandre Sarr.

However, it was No. 14 overall pick Bub Carrington out of Pitt who had the most eye-opening night out of the three.

Carrington opened the game with a three-pointer within the first ten seconds of play. He never slowed down throughout the game, continuing to score, as well as setting up his teammates and attacking the boards. While he posted a triple double in his first collegiate game last November, he nearly did it again on Friday night. Carrington finished with a stellar 19-point, 9-rebound, 8-assist night in the Wizards’ win.

Check out the reaction from NBA fans, former Pitt players, Wizards fans, and many more after Carrington’s stellar night.

My Pitt family going crazy love to see it

— Nike Sibande (@sibande_nike) July 13, 2024

Bub Carrington tonight in 31 minutes:
19 points
9 rebounds
8 assists
1 block, 1 steal
5/10 on FGAs
4/8 on 3-point attempts
4/5 on free-throw attempts

— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) July 13, 2024

Bub Carrington in his Summer League debut:

19 PTS
9 REB
8 AST
5-10 FG (4-8 3pt)
+18

Bucket pic.twitter.com/HyZ5mCek8v

— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) July 13, 2024

Bub Carrington took LITERALLY no time getting his Wizards career off and running. pic.twitter.com/whWlHrbpjx

— Bijan Todd (@bijan_todd) July 13, 2024

Bub Carrington tho.

— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) July 13, 2024

Point guard of the future Bub Carrington pic.twitter.com/GsLYYJQV2p

— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) July 13, 2024

Only one summer league game for Bub Carrington and yadda yadda yadda, wow, that was a blast. Almost a triple-double (19-9-8). Drained 3s. Most notable, played with confidence. The clear leader. Very engaged with the game.

He turns 19 in nine days.pic.twitter.com/RxTcEiSLUC

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 13, 2024

#Wizards GM Will Dawkins on Bub Carrington:

“It’s wild that he is 18 and he probably talked the most out of anybody at our training camp. He understands, he’s a coach’s kid… He is just an everyday grinder.” pic.twitter.com/sGFJPX3M9m

— George Michalowski (@MichalowskiCBB) July 13, 2024

One minute in and I’m convinced Bub Carrington is the truth

— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) July 13, 2024

No. 1 pick & No. 14 pick trading 3-pointers

Zaccharie Risacher with 15 PTS… Bub Carrington with 18!

Under 1 minute to play on ESPN pic.twitter.com/wpChnuSzgL

— NBA (@NBA) July 13, 2024

Reminder to everyone that Bub Carrington is still JUST 18 years old

He’s not playing like it and he’s definitely not going to shy away from taking big shots

He’s been dynamic all game, showcasing great playmaking and shot creation.pic.twitter.com/0auEdw7BCo

— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) July 13, 2024

Bub carrington’s debut:

19 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST | 1 BLK | 1 STL

Can he be our PG of the future? pic.twitter.com/fKzVWnyVHF

— CAVEMAN (@BilalBlender) July 13, 2024