Alex Sarr entered the 2024 NBA Draft presented as a versatile player who can do a lot on the field, and the Washington Wizards They believe they can exploit this potential this season.
Last season, Sarr averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 52 percent shooting. He scored double-digits 14 times, including a season-high 18 points, five blocks and two rebounds on Jan. 26 against the SE Melbourne Phoenix.
The 2.13-inch player has an ever-evolving offensive game, but he has the ability to become a consistent scorer. Wizards head coach Brian Keefe, speaking with Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Networkbelieves Sarr can sometimes act as an attacking pivot.
He has the ability to become a three-level scorer at some point. But one thing that stood out to us was his ability to see the game and read it. He’s a good passer, so we want him to have the ball in his hands so he can explore those opportunities so he can make plays for himself and for others.
Sarr showed some of that talent during the NBA Summer League last month in Las Vegas, Nev. However, the No. 2 overall pick struggled to score, averaging 5.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.5 blocks on 19.1 percent shooting in four games.
The low point of his stay in the desert came on July 16, after 29 minutes without a score and 15 missed shot attempts, including seven three-pointers. He nevertheless recorded nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal.
Sarr certainly had a disappointing start, but the organization probably isn’t that concerned about the results of the summer league. They believe Sarr has a bright future ahead of him and can eventually become a key player for the franchise.
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