Alex Sarr

[tontoz]

I am not worried about his fit with other players at this point. I just think he isn't big/physical enough to play center and I doubt that changes. If he can make 3s consistently, which is a big if, then he can work as a 4.

I think that would be beneficial to the team because it would give us the chance to play a big front line with a lot of rim protection.

To add. I think it is great that they are playing the rookies substantial minutes.

I don't think that playing them out of position helps though. Your point about Sarr needing to play as forward now is spot on (IMO). He should be playing alongside Jonas.

But if you want to start Poole, Bub, Kuzma & Bilal. Well, that presents a problem, no?

Then again, if you are going for single digit wins this season - brilliant. But you may have a permanently broken player at the end.

Another reason why Kuzma shouldn't be here.

[dckingsfan]

I am not worried about his fit with other players at this point. I just think he isn't big/physical enough to play center and I doubt that changes. If he can make 3s consistently, which is a big if, then he can work as a 4.

I think that would be beneficial to the team because it would give us the chance to play a big front line with a lot of rim protection.

To add. I think it is great that they are playing the rookies substantial minutes.

I don't think that playing them out of position helps though. Your point about Sarr needing to play as forward now is spot on (IMO). He should be playing alongside Jonas.

But if you want to start Poole, Bub, Kuzma & Bilal. Well, that presents a problem, no?

Then again, if you are going for single digit wins this season - brilliant. But you may have a permanently broken player at the end.

Another reason why Kuzma shouldn't be here.

Well, there is that. You take the good with the bad. Poole/Kuzma vs. three rookies that they are playing and Bilal.

I kind of look out to '27 and hope that the three rookies + '25 pick + '26 pick + '27 pick + some other draft assets that pan out = a winning team in '27-'28.

I do think that this FO hopes it creates lemonade out of the lemons that are Poole/Kuzma/Holmes/Brogdon/Bagley and end up with a bunch of draft assets. I am not that hopeful on that end. Not unless we take back bad contracts. Happy to do so if they come off the books at the same time as Poole/Kuzma. But... we shall see.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/10/27/alex-sarr-evan-mobley/

Sarr looked bigger than Mobley to me when they played, even though Mobley is listed at 10 lbs heavier. Sarr looks like he should be much bigger than 205.

It's only been 2 games, but so far, so good. Not much of the same extreme allergy to contact we saw in summer league. Hands look just OK, and sometimes he still shows a lack of strength and/or aggression, but pretty positive on the whole so far.

[pcbothwel]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/10/27/alex-sarr-evan-mobley/

Sarr looked bigger than Mobley to me when they played, even though Mobley is listed at 10 lbs heavier. Sarr looks like he should be much bigger than 205.

It's only been 2 games, but so far, so good. Not much of the same extreme allergy to contact we saw in summer league. Hands look just OK, and sometimes he still shows a lack of strength and/or aggression, but pretty positive on the whole so far.

People really have no idea how big Sarr is going to get. Look at his shoulders, wrist, calves/ankles, etc. His frame is going to EASILY hold about 240 like Jaren Jackson.
Again, Go look at Dwight when he was drafted, or Clint Capela, etc.

[Benjammin]

Sarr is the long play. Whether he works out or not, it would have been incredibly difficult not to take him.

[J-Ves]

Sarr is the long play. Whether he works out or not, it would have been incredibly difficult not to take him.

He was the correct pick. Teams concerned about wins this year could pick Shepherd, Clingan, or Risacher. We had no choice

[Frichuela]

Sarr is the long play. Whether he works out or not, it would have been incredibly difficult not to take him.

He was the correct pick. Teams concerned about wins this year could pick Shepherd, Clingan, or Risacher. We had no choice

Yep. We need to take big swings now. And Sarr is one.

[Dark Faze]

At this rate he might produce WOAT metrics for a player receiving at least 20mpg. But I give him credit for seeming to maintain confidence despite missing nearly everything.

[Rafael122]

He's a deer in the headlights offensively but the defensive talent is there. Just get him on an NBA dietician/conditioning program, and send him to Hanlen to work on his shot. I'm not going to give up on him before his rookie contract is up. To me, he doesn't appear to be a bust unless something goes horribly wrong (doesn't care about the game, injuries, etc).

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[Dark Faze]

Yea, I don't fault him for being desperate to reach his own goals of being this perimeter focused player offensively--I just hope he realizes that there will come a time when his terrible efficiency is no longer tolerated and minutes will rapidly decline if something doesn't change in his approach.

It concerns me a bit because the outcome is:

1. Get better at shooting, which could happen, could not happen, we'll see.
2. Significantly change his shot profile to focus mostly on finishing and wide open threes (depending on what his percentage is at the time).

#2 doesn't sound that bad but I can't think of many players that were given such a green light to take shots that were wildly outside of their general ability to make. I'd say this kind of freedom feels a bit unprecedented to me. There's been a lot of generally bad shooters, but they tend to have the grace to somewhat limit what they are bad at. Sarr is averaging 5 threes a game as a rookie on only 9 shot attempts per night.

I just wonder if year 3 comes around and a coach says, "alright breh, we gave you a chance, please just focus on finishing, defense, and rebounding at this point", if it's a criticism he'd be willing to accept in order to stay on the court.

[Doug_Blew]

I like the fact that Sarr isn't scared to take shots. In last nights game there was a play where he missed 2 put backs from about 2 feet from the basket. In the next time down the court he came back and hit an 8ft turn around. I loved that he had the confidence to take and make it.

We're not trying to win games, so I'd encourage him to take as many open shots as he can get.

[nate33]

I've got no problems with what Sarr is trying to do out there. My main issue is that they simply cannot play him at PF anymore. It's an unmitigated disaster.

As long as Sarr plays center with the same defensive energy and intensity we have seen so far this season, I'm happy. On offense, he just isn't strong enough to do much in the paint. His offense is going to come from catch-and-shoot 3's and rolls to the basket when he actually catches the ball.

[DCZards]

I like the fact that Sarr isn't scared to take shots. In last nights game there was a play where he missed 2 put backs from about 2 feet from the basket. In the next time down the court he came back and hit an 8ft turn around. I loved that he had the confidence to take and make it.

We're not trying to win games, so I'd encourage him to take as many open shots as he can get.

Agree. I like that the youngins have been given the freedom—and minutes—to play their games. It can only help their develop in the long run. You can literally see (and feel) Bilal, Sarr, Bub, and George growing more confident and comfortable with each game.

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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5884631/2024/10/30/nba-draft-french-rookies-talent/

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What a BEAST!!!!!!!!

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[Despy]

He has this weird ability to grab a rebound and get down the court faster than anyone with his huge stride for easy points

[closg00]

If Bilal can kick the door down after one season, I have hope that Alex will do the same after a couple of years, I would still draft other center prospects, JV is too-slow to run with these young bucks.

[DCZards]

Sarr’s shooting touch is impressive. It’s not easy to go end-to-end at full speed and finish with a soft floater or layup, especially for a man Sarr’s size. He’s already done that at least 4-5 times this season.

[willbcocks]

Most impressive stat for Sarr as a rookie bigman: average more blocks (2.8) than fouls (2.6) per game. Averaging under 5 fouls per 48 minutes. Shows his incredible body coordination and ability to move his feet. Look at the numbers compared to Clingan and Edey, who are on pace to foul out after 30 minutes (granted they are doing other things well):

Edey: 3.3 fouls vs 0.4 blocks in 18.3 minutes.
Clingan: 2.6 fouls vs 1.6 blocks in 12.9 minutes.