Oh, bad accident! Tonight, an unfortunate scene unfolded in the Knicks’ road game against the Wizards. Bub Carrington, a mere 19-year-old silky guard for Washington, suffered a horrific head injury. Right after smashing into OG Annouby, the Wizards youngster’s head banged the floor hard. The impact left him dazed. Carrington remained on the floor for a little time before his teammates and the staff helped him get on his feet. The 19-year-old exited the game in a wheelchair, prompting concerns from those present in the arena.

The extent of the injury is unknown. It still is, despite the update confirming his non-return status. Reason- Post-traumatic headache. Before having to leave the game in the third quarter, Carrington compiled 6 points alongside 5 rebounds and 5 assists. It was his second straight game against the Knicks with five dimes. And it seemed the “biggest steal of the draft” could’ve had another good game against the Eastern powerhouse if not for the injury. A single look at the incident had fans feeling bad for the Pittsburgh alum.

NBA fans hope Bub Carrington’s injury is not too severe amidst the top-notch season!

Fans have seen such stories around the sports world all too frequently in recent times. A blow to the head is never followed by good news. The damage can be scary. That’s how some of the fans felt watching Bub Carrington’s freak incident. “Head hit the floor, not a knee. looked brutal” one such comment read.

The 2024 14th pick has shown great signs on the basketball court in his rookie season. Such an injury could set him back for a few games, hopefully not longer, depending on the assessment of the ailment. A roadblock as such is sufficient to disturb a player’s rhythm, though, in this case, a ROTY-esque rhythm.

This opened up the conversation about injuries this year. So far, several star players have missed significant portions of the season due to injuries. Moreover, there is an evident increase in the amount of knocks players have sustained. Feeling sad for Bub Carrington, a fan wrote, “Man, that is sobering. Wishing the best for Bub Carrington. Hate this part of the game so much”.

Just for the Wizards alone, this could be the third long-term injury for the franchise. Marvin Bagley III also suffered a knee injury in December while forward Saddiq Bey remains without a return timetable. While there is hope that Bub Carrington hasn’t endured a grave injury, until further tests, precautions will likely be taken.

The next steps seem to be the concussion protocols the league has devised for such injuries. Previously, Jamal Murray was one of the players who underwent these protocols. It doesn’t bode well though for the rookie, who seemed to be a standout in the Wizards roster. “Prayers up to Bub Carrington. That was scary. Good young player. Get well soon,” a fan mentioned about the youthful guard.

Despite being this young, Carrington displays patience in his game. Aside from the potential to be a multi-level scorer, his playmaking has been impressive since his days in college. With the Wizards, he has averaged 9.1 points and 3.8 assists in 29 games this season.

Likewise, being on a roster that provides opportunities for rookies to flourish, such an injury can slow down his progress. All the NBA community is praying for is his health right now. A fan commented saying “Hope Bub Carrington is okay”.

Before the scary injury against the Knicks, he also suffered a hip injury against the OKC Thunder last week. But after initially being doubtful, he managed to play against the Charlotte Hornets without missing any games. After sustaining a hard blow, it might be advisable for him to spend some time on the sidelines trying to recoup before returning to high-intensity basketball once again.