"Sarr has all the tools to be a premiere talent in the NBA and his potential is the exact reason Washington was willing to take the high upside swing on the big man last offseason. As a raw prospect, the Wizards front office and coaching staff knew that immediate results were unlikely when it came to Sarr's development. Throughout his rookie campaign, the 7-footer showed plenty of flashes that made the Wizards brass believe he could eventually prove to be a building block."
"On a recent episode of The Zach Lowe Podcast, it was suggested that a lot of Sarr's issues in year one came back to the simple fact he was playing too fast. Often times, making the jump to the NBA level its discussed that the drastic change of game speed is the hardest adjustment for young players to make, especially for international prospects."
Alex Sarr entered the NBA as the No. 2 overall pick with high-end physical tools and long-term upside. Washington accepted that immediate impact was unlikely given his raw prospect status. The 7-footer flashed potential during his rookie season but struggled with offensive efficiency, particularly finishing around the rim and establishing a post presence. Much of the struggle is attributed to adjusting to the faster NBA game, where playing too quickly led to mistakes and rushed plays. Slowing down his tempo and adapting to professional game speed could correct finishing and decision-making issues and unlock his upside.
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