Among the many great nicknames in NBA history, Bub Carrington (also known as Carlton Kaleel Carrington III) has to be among the best. The young Wizards standout spent the first part of his pro career rotating through a number of sneakers, but mostly settled on Anta KAI 1s, the post-Nike signature kicks of Kyrie Irving.

In 2026, however, Carrington made the sudden shift to New Balance silhouettes, opting most often for the Hesi Low V2s.