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On Friday, the Washington Wizards officially announced that Carlton “Big Bub” Carrington, II, the father of guard Carlton “Bub” Carrington, III passed away. The news was reported by Bijan Todd of Monumental Sports Network. Big Bub was a longtime youth basketball coach in the Baltimore area.
In addition, the Wizards released a statement from the Carrington Family.
Here is the full statement:
> While deeply heartbroken over the loss of Big Bub Carrington, we are grateful for the outpouring of love and support that we’ve received. Your kindness, compassion, and thoughtful words have meant so much to our family and have brought comfort as we navigate this difficult time.
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> Big Bub was the heart and soul of our family. He was a pillar in the community as someone who dedicated his life to serving others. We take comfort in knowing that he lived life to the fullest and made it his mission to positively impact his community each and every day. We will miss his spirit, but know his legacy will live on in all the lives he touched.
RIP Big Bub.