Alex Sarr

[Benjammin]

I'm not going to freak out over it. It's perfectly fine for people to say what they're seeing. He competed on the boards better in the last game. He will definitely help the tank when he's on the court this year.

[9 and 20]

This dude is horrible. Doesn't mean he's going to horrible forever, but he's definitely some dog poop right now.

The growth spurt thing seems to be a thing with the draft picks but if Sarr had the same growth spurt, it definitely didn't help. Just convinced him that he's a 7 foot Kobe, I guess. Or someone way softer than Kobe was with all of Sarr's soft layups and fadeaways.

[CntOutSmrtCrazy]

...Like I said (of Sarr) on page 1 of this thread, "He's just a guy."...

Respectfully (& I mean that sincerely), how would you (or I for that matter) have the slightest ability to opine meaningfully along these lines? Obviously, either of us can have a casual "take." Based on... I don't know... one or another favorite player? Be great if Alex Sarr resembled Kevin Garnett a little more! No one can disagree with that!

But, really, do your words -- "just a guy" -- mean anything. I can't see how.

......He's soft and unskilled. Measurables through the roof, but he doesn't have any dog in him....

Rinse & repeat.

...I am not impressed with the direction they've decided to go.....

"I am not impressed" -- ?? Doesn't that give the impression of someone who has a significant basis from which to judge whatever "direction" Michael Winger & Will Dawkins have in mind in rebuilding the Wizards? & sufficient data to render judgment?

I know that I don't have near enough to work with to render such a judgment, that's for sure -- &, hey, no one is more opinionated than I am! Still, it's your right -- & history supports negativity about the Wizards, that's for sure!

All the same, I don't really understand it. I'm not even sure what they might have done to create that impression on your part. Or what you would have had them do differently. I suppose that would tell the story -- so... what would you have done differently?

Bureaucratic speak 101.

No one question the powers that be, slog on. You cannot make any judgement TGW on only what only the few may possibly know 6-7 years down the road. All those articles, draft reports, videos, your ability (or lack of it as it has been so plainly seen by ALL) to form any sort of educated guess or judgement has left you not even when the slightest clue on how to opine with RigOr and vIgOr. Such as it is, need you be reminded that opining can only be done by a trusted, special (maybe even esoteric) few!

Here, here!

[bgroban]

For those of you referencing Garnett, do a search on Youtube - "Kevin Garnett first NBA gane".

No knock on Sarr, but he couldn't hold KG's jock.

[doclinkin]

This dude is horrible. Doesn't mean he's going to horrible forever, but he's definitely some dog poop right now.

The growth spurt thing seems to be a thing with the draft picks but if Sarr had the same growth spurt, it definitely didn't help. Just convinced him that he's a 7 foot Kobe, I guess. Or someone way softer than Kobe was with all of Sarr's soft layups and fadeaways.

Not growth spurt. Sarr has been tall a while. This is what I saw of his game at the NBL level. Scared of contact, poor hands, and literally does not know what to do when under the basket in traffic. Like does not know how to make a lay-up. When he gets close to the basket he passes to the next guy.

[DukeLecker]

Sarr has the highest potential of anyone the Wizards have drafted in my lifetime. It'll be interesting to see how we bring him along.

After 0-15 I think Peter John Ramos had more potential than Sarr.

[DukeLecker]

Sarr has the highest potential of anyone the Wizards have drafted in my lifetime. It'll be interesting to see how we bring him along.

Were you alive for Hamady N'Diaye? That guy looked like he had more potential than Sarrs 0-15.

[Tyrone Messby]

Weeeeeee we’re the laughing stock of summer league now even with Bronny James showing he isn’t NBA caliber. That’s so Wizards.

Sarry Sarr

[tontoz]

15 shots without a point? Wow. I know it's just summer league but that is really pathetic.

[Dark Faze]

To stop the dooming for a moment, I'll at least give him credit for these two things:

- Moves really really well for his size, like elite well.
- Isn't shy offensively.

Those things are pretty necessary to be a star on the offensive end and he at least checks those boxes. Jumpshot form is solid, shots just didn't go down. Fixable. The biggest issue he has offensively is that he has zero bag or physicality close to the basket. Someone like Drew Hanlen and a bulk gaining off-season could actually do wonders for him.

[lastemp3ror]

I am not going to put too much weight on what is going on in the SL, but if Sarr is a bust, that is a huge knock against the Front Office. It is drafts like this, where there aren't any true top-tier prospects, where a good FO would pick the right player at #2. Getting the #2 pick right is very crucial since many teams don't draft that high often and those picks should be easier to get right.

[FAH1223]

The summer league coaching staff/organizational approach with Sarr has been questionable at best. They are basically having him play like he’s Giannis, just letting him go 1 on 1 from the top of the key. He’s not playing with a true playmaking PG. There’s been no sets for him to get an easy layup or lob finish, deep post positioning etc.

In the NBL, he was exclusively a 3rd/4th option bench player, that pick and popped or ran the floor in transition/scored on hustle plays/putbacks. I understand trying to explore and maximize potential, but they are essentially completely misusing him, and very likely crushing his confidence in the process.

Why no early back screen for a touch around the basket, or an off ball screen for a catch and shoot 3 to start the game? Sarr is Jaren Jackson/Nic Claxton/(maybe) Evan Mobley, not Kevin Durant/Giannis. Not a shot creator/isolation guy.

Yeah it’s clear they’re experimenting with Sarr

0-15 and 0-7 from 3 is wild though.

People online calling him a bust is also wild

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Watch on YouTube

Comment section pretty good

[TGW]

Oh yes a 7 foot version of Jordan Poole. Sarr is fitting right in with what this front office is trying to build.

[Tyrone Messby]

Man imagine Andray Blatche with a work ethic in the league today. He would’ve been a max player. Was watching some old highlights of his. The handling and shooting ability were elite.

[AFM]

Exactly Poole and Sarr can be The BRICK BRUTHAZ

[Frichuela]

Exactly Poole and Sarr can be The BRICK BRUTHAZ

Guaranteed 1st seed of the draft. Both must play 38 mins a game, Thib’s style

[Frichuela]

I must admit I am quite pessimistic about Sarr after watching him in summer league. Other than the horrific missed shots, I see no dawg in him.

Others are trying to keep positive though. I truly hope I am wrong.

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[CntOutSmrtCrazy]

I must admit I am quite pessimistic about Sarr after watching him in summer league. Other than the horrific missed shots, I see no dawg in him.

Others are trying to keep positive though. I truly hope I am wrong.

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I love these stat pulls where they find a anecdotal comparison and say everything must be fine.

[closg00]

The kid is just getting started, he will grow in skill and confidence, needs massive personalized coaching and time.