Forgotten player could quietly be the Wizards’ biggest puzzle piece

The Washington Wizards future hinges on the development of several young prospects on the roster.

Majority of the hype surrounding the team stems from the emergence of second-year player's Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George, while the standout rookie seasons from Tre Johnson and Will Riley have been a story that has only added fuel to the fire about the team's strong foundation.

Beyond the names listed above, the recent offensive flashes from Bilal Coulibaly has been another intriguing development considering his two-way potential for the team moving forward.

However, arguably one of the biggest keys to the puzzle for Washington moving forward is Bub Carrington, who's quietly become the forgotten player nobody is talking about.

Following this recent career milestone for Carrington, it's clear the guard is trending in the right direction.

Bub Carrington records 700th career assists

On Monday, Carrington joined elite company after his seven assists against the Lakers helped him surpass the 700-mark for career assists.

While the career milestone is impressive, it's even more encouraging that the guard has proven on a consistent basis that individual stats have been the least of his concerns.

Carrington plays the right way and his ability to set up his teammates on a consistent basis has allowed for him to make the right play seemingly every time the ball touches his hands.

That reason in specific is exactly why he'll be a key piece for the Wizards moving forward.

Carrington has a bright future in Washington despite rough start

There's no denying that Carrington's rough start to the season led many to believe his time in the DMV could be running out, especially after the team made the decision to trade for Trae Young ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Fortunately, the former lottery pick bounced back in an extreme way, flipping his inefficient shooting splits on its head.

Now, the Pittsburgh product heads into the month of April, averaging 10.2 points, 4.6 assists and 3.5 rebounds, while shooting 41.8% from field goal range and 39.7% from beyond the arc.

And while those numbers may not scream superstar, Carrington has shown enough promise to be encouraged about his long-term fit with the team.

The guard has the versatility as a facilitator, a developing offensive game and the high IQ needed to succeed as a backcourt playmaker in the NBA and with the development in the Wizards backcourt, while being mentored by Young, Carrington has the opportunity to stamp himself as part of the team's future plans.