Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr had a Tough Summer League.
Averaging 5.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.5 blocks per game, it certainly wasn’t bad. However, when choice #2 In the NBA Draft, he shot 19.1 percent from the field and 11.8 percent from three-point range, which was sure to cause a stir. One wonders what his team — teammates, coaches and management — thought of his performance.
Yet in Las Vegas, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe was there. After seeing their rookie up close, he had a lot to say. To the surprise of some, the (public) review was entirely positive.
Wizards’ Brian Keefe weighs in on Alex Sarr’s potential
In an interview with Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network, Keefe explained why his team is high on the 19-year-old.
“… Obviously, you see his versatility,” Keefe said. “He’s versatile, but mostly defensively. He can defend all types of positions.”
“He has the ability to become a three-level scorer at some point,” he continued. “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.”
“We’re going to play a little bit positionless, so a lot of people are going to be managing and making decisions,” the Massachusetts native reveals.
Analysis of the screening report
There is nothing to debate in Keefe’s scouting report on Sarr.
As a true 2.13m player, the lithe Sarr has demonstrated his ability to be a defensive threat.
