"Alex Sarr enters his sophomore season with high expectations not only from the Washington Wizards and their fanbase, but himself. The former No. 2 overall pick showed flashes throughout his rookie campaign that suggested he could be a building block Washington could pencil into their future plans moving forward. Obviously, there were plenty of weaknesses in his game that the Wizards coaching staff hoped he could work on this offseason."
"The only signs of concern came after the 7-footer suffered a calf-injury with Team France earlier in the offseason during FIBA EuroBasket play. For Sarr, suiting up in both Summer League and EuroBasket play was the perfect opportunity for him to use increased reps against top competition to develop his game in what could have been a pivotal offseason for the young forward. Unfortunately, his run in EuroBasket play came to an abrupt end after both Team France and Wizards medical officials agreed that his calf injury should cut his time playing internatiuonally short."
"As many people know, a calf injury is not the type of injury that a return should be rushed. Calf injuries are one of the most tricky injuries in sports and any minor setback could turn into a major issue down the line. Looking at the injury in the NBA Finals for Tyrese Haliburton, it goes to show just how serious a calf issue can become if not treated in the right way."
Alex Sarr heads into his second NBA season carrying high expectations from the Washington Wizards, their fanbase, and himself after showing promising flashes as a rookie. Coaching staff identified multiple areas for development but remained confident due to his age, skillset, and raw talent. A calf injury sustained while playing for Team France at EuroBasket interrupted a productive offseason that included Summer League and international competition. Medical staff from both Team France and the Wizards opted to end his EuroBasket participation to prioritize recovery. Calf injuries can be delicate and require cautious rehabilitation to avoid setbacks, and Washington has no reason to rush his return before full health.
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