During the NBA offseason, several players are participating in international matchups, including Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr for the French national team. While summer work has both benefits and drawbacks, players like Sarr, who transitioned from Summer League to international play, are gaining exposure against elite competition. Rest is generally essential for players, especially after a long season, but Sarr's youth may facilitate quicker recovery. Sarr's encouraging performance in a win over Montenegro showcased his shooting efficiency and overall promise as a shot blocker.
In Team France's first international friendly matchup against Montenegro, Sarr balled out totaling 19 points and 4 rebounds in only 14 minutes of play. The most encouraging sign of Sarr's first performance? Shooting efficiency. Sarr ended the game shooting 70% from the floor and 60% from beyond the arc, which alone is an encouraging sign for his offensive game.
Alex Sarr has signed himself up to compete for the French national team, which allows for him to continue working on his craft against elite competition as he gears up towards next season.
Through the start of international play, Sarr's performance has already begun to show encouraging signs for fans who have high hopes for the former No. 2 overall pick heading into year two.
As a player, rest in the offseason is key for a lengthy 82-game season, but for the Wizards, that may not be as vital considering their season ended much earlier than 16 other teams in the league.
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