Alex Sarr

Post #221 » by **nate33** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 10:20 pm

LyricalRico wrote:Folks observing the league are starting to notice. Bronny's like "at least they're talking about me less" lol.

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I'm not too worried about it. Summer League means nothing. I just hope Sarr doesn't let it get to him.

I'm thankful he doesn't have the pressure of being the #1 overall pick.

gambitx777 · Post #222 » by **gambitx777** » Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:36 pm

Not to mentioned they are tossing all these stats out but none of them are anything but 3 offensive stats and fouls. He's rebounding well, blocking shots, moving well on defence. He's getting steals. Like he's not trash like bronny is. Nothing brony is doing looks good. Sarr may be on a shooting slump but he's still doing good things.

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9 and 20 · Post #223 » by **9 and 20** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:00 am

I'm watching and it's hard not to be worried about how he looks, even considering the number of rebounds. He looks pretty good controlling the paint, guarding smaller players on the perimeter, and protecting the rim on defense, but that's about it. On the boards, he looks soft. On offense, he looks soft.

I really like watching Gaff play - clearly was giving his all, even if he had limitations. I don't see that at all when I watch Sarr play.

DCZards · Post #224 » by **DCZards** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:08 am

9 and 20 wrote:I'm watching and it's hard not to be worried about how he looks, even considering the number of rebounds. He looks pretty good controlling the paint, guarding smaller players on the perimeter, and protecting the rim on defense, but that's about it. On the boards, he looks soft. On offense, he looks soft.

Controlling the paint, guarding perimeter players, protecting the rim on defense. That’s a pretty good start for a skinny, raw 19 yr old with just four SL games under his belt.

Sarr will impact winning with his defense while, hopefully, he gets physically stronger and tougher, and develops a decent offensive game.

willbcocks · Post #225 » by **willbcocks** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:09 am

Gafford was never a good rebounder.

payitforward · Post #226 » by **payitforward** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 1:11 am

About an average rebounder for a Center.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #227 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:13 am

doclinkin wrote:
Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Yes, the pattern is he's Sarry.

HA! Delayed reaction on that one. Yeah, so far so Sarry.

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So sorry.

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Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #228 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:15 am

LyricalRico wrote:Folks observing the league are starting to notice. Bronny's like "at least they're talking about me less" lol.

Read on Twitter

It's been said that negative attention is better than mo attention.

Everyone knows Alex Sarr's name now.

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Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #229 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:21 am

willbcocks wrote:Gafford was never a good rebounder.

The beauty of him going to Dallas is that Derrick Lively is a great rebounder. Gafford owns the dunker spot and is most efficient scorer.

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gambitx777 · Post #230 » by **gambitx777** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:49 am

I know your going by the eye test but by the numbers the kids doing fine with rebounds.

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Post #231 » by **penbeast0** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:24 am

I'm encouraged by the fact that he keeps shooting despite the results. It's summer league; you are there to work on your game particularly if you are a high draft choice. Still very hopeful that he's the next JJJ.

dorianwrite · Post #232 » by **dorianwrite** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 1:22 pm

For folks complaining that Sarr looks like he doesn't care on the court: I disagree, but also: Wizards fans should remember how much everyone on these boards bitched and complained about Etan Thomas, who looked on the court like nobody could care more -- dreads flying, elbows swinging, punishing the rim on dunks, lots of aggression -- but whose production didn't quite match, esp. offensively. On-court demeanor does not always equal ultimate productivity.

Benjammin · Post #233 » by **Benjammin** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 1:49 pm

"Do not confuse activity with achievement." John Wooden
The optics of Etan Thomas "bringing the force" while Brendan Haywood seemed much less engaged, but Brendan was a far more effective player.

wewillnevertank · Post #234 » by **wewillnevertank** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 3:25 pm

dorianwrite wrote:For folks complaining that Sarr looks like he doesn't care on the court: I disagree, but also: Wizards fans should remember how much everyone on these boards bitched and complained about Etan Thomas, who looked on the court like nobody could care more -- dreads flying, elbows swinging, punishing the rim on dunks, lots of aggression -- but whose production didn't quite match, esp. offensively. On-court demeanor does not always equal ultimate productivity.

Etan Thomas is a raging antisemite these days. Equally awful off the court as he was on it.

wewillnevertank · Post #235 » by **wewillnevertank** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 3:25 pm

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:
LyricalRico wrote:Folks observing the league are starting to notice. Bronny's like "at least they're talking about me less" lol.

Read on Twitter
It's been said that negative attention is better than mo attention.

Everyone knows Alex Sarr's name now.

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Everyone knows Kwame Brown's name, too...

AFM · Post #236 » by **AFM** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 4:38 pm

They say the comeback is greater than the setback. Wouldn't be surprised if he drops 40 this afternoon

NatP4 · Post #237 » by **NatP4** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:07 pm

AFM wrote:They say the comeback is greater than the setback. Wouldn't be surprised if he drops 40 this afternoon

Yeah, I’m feeling a breakout game incoming. Something like 4 points on 2-15 shooting.

J-Ves · Post #238 » by **J-Ves** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:29 pm

AFM wrote:They say the comeback is greater than the setback. Wouldn't be surprised if he drops 40 this afternoon

Let’s get one of those games vs the G League Ignite games going. I know the Ignite were a joke but so are most of these summer league teams

NatP4 · Post #239 » by **NatP4** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 5:32 pm

J-Ves wrote:
AFM wrote:They say the comeback is greater than the setback. Wouldn't be surprised if he drops 40 this afternoon

Let’s get one of those games vs the G League Ignite games going. I know the Ignite were a joke but so are most of these summer league teams

For nostalgia’s sake

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doclinkin · Post #240 » by **doclinkin** » Sat Jul 20, 2024 6:33 pm

9 and 20 wrote:I'm watching and it's hard not to be worried about how he looks, even considering the number of rebounds. He looks pretty good controlling the paint, guarding smaller players on the perimeter, and protecting the rim on defense, but that's about it. On the boards, he looks soft. On offense, he looks soft.

I really like watching Gaff play - clearly was giving his all, even if he had limitations. I don't see that at all when I watch Sarr play.

You mean the 22 year old Gafford who came to us after nearly flaming out of the league in Chicago. In Chicago he was averaging less than 5 points a game and under 4 rebounds. When he got a 2nd chance he re-dedicated himself to the game and started to play with full effort. Still never was a superior rebounder. Much as I question Sarr's game I still figure he deserves a chance to grow and improve before I will say he has no chance to get better.