The Wizards rookie class continues to make their mark in NBA history. On Monday, the NBA announced that rookies Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington have been named to the 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie Teams. Sarr earned First Team honors, while Carrington was voted to the Second Team—making them just the second set of teammates in franchise history to be honored in the same season. The last time that happened? Gus Johnson and Rod Thorn in 1963-64.
For a franchise focused on development and long-term growth, this recognition signals that Washington’s rebuild may be turning a corner.
Drafted second overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Alex Sarr exceeded expectations in his first year. Sarr averaged 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game in his rookie season. Not only was he the first rookie in franchise history to average those numbers across the board, but since 2002-03, only four other rookies league-wide have reached that statistical threshold.
His rare combination of size, athleticism, and shooting range made him a matchup nightmare. He finished as the only player among rookies to rank top five in points, rebounds, blocks, and minutes per game. On the year, he knocked down 105 three-pointers, blocked 101 shots, and dished out 161 assists—a feat matched by only two other rookies in NBA history.
Alex Sarr was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month in December and closed out the season on a strong note, averaging 15.6 points per game after the All-Star break, including a standout 34-point performance in a road win at Denver. He also led all rookies with 31 multi-block games and a combined 144 blocks and steals.
His teammate Bub Carrington wasn’t too far behind. The 19-year-old guard appeared in all 82 games for Washington—becoming the first Wizards rookie to do so since Jeff Ruland in 1981-82. He didn’t just show up—he produced, ranking first among rookies in minutes per game (30.0)and second in both assists (4.4) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.58).
Carrington’s stat line reveals a player far beyond his years: he became one of just seven rookies in NBA history to record at least 300 assists, 300 rebounds, and 100 made threes in a season. His 138 three-pointers set a new franchise rookie record and tied for the league-high among first-year players.
Carrington also made his mark in the record books:
- Youngest player in franchise history to start a game (19 years, 95 days)
- Youngest player in franchise history to record a double-double (19 years, 110 days)
- Youngest Wizard to score 30+ points in a game, logging 32 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists on April 3 vs. Orlando—a game where he also set the rookie record with seven made threes
Voting Breakdown & Historical Context
In the official All-Rookie Team voting, Sarr received 54 First Team votes and 42 Second Team votes (150 total points), while Carrington earned 47 Second Team votes and 3 First Team votes (53 total points).
This marks the first time since 2019-20 that Washington has had any player named to an All-Rookie Team. Sarr is also the franchise’s first First Team selection since 2012-13.
Together, Sarr and Carrington give Washington fans a reason to believe. The accolades reflect not only the talent these two bring to the floor but the foundational potential they represent for the team’s future.
The Wizards may still be in the early stages of building, but with two All-Rookie selections in hand, the future just got a little brighter.