"Following his slow start in summer league, the 7-footers rookie campaign shared the same concerns, if not more following his abysmal shooting from within the paint. Struggling to do what most big men thrive at in the NBA, the level of concern was high for everyone outside of the Wizards building. However, in Washington, nearly every member of the staff was extremely satisfied with what Sarr showed throughout his rookie season."
"Ahead of the team's return to play heading into preseason, general manager Will Dawkins' shared why he believed Alex Sarr would be fine, siting his defensive versatility as a unique skillset that would allow for him to be an impact player on a nighly basis. The confidence that he'd eventually figure it out on the offensive end spoke volumes and through the start of the season, Sarr has proven that confidence to be warranted."
Alex Sarr struggled in his NBA Summer League debut, raising fears after the Wizards' poor recent draft outcomes. The 7-foot rookie's early offensive issues, especially poor interior shooting, heightened concerns outside Washington. Team staff remained satisfied, emphasizing Sarr's defensive versatility as a unique skill set. General manager Will Dawkins cited that versatility and expected offensive improvement. Through the start of the season, Sarr averaged 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists, shooting 49.8% overall and 34.5% from three. Sarr stands alone with more blocks (69) than personal fouls (59), showcasing elite rim protection and shot deterrence.
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