Alex Sarr: Former Perth Wildcat makes encouraging Washington debut at NBA Summer League
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One remarkable 20-second span was all it took for Alex Sarr to underline why he was taken so high in the NBA Draft, with the former Perth Wildcat impressing in his first game in a Washington Wizards singlet.
Sarr snared early bragging rights over the sole player chosen before him at last month’s draft, Atlanta’s Zaccharie Risacher, as the Wizards carved out a 94-86 win in the exhibition game in Las Vegas.
The seven-footer finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists, but it was a stunning stretch that saw him produce three of his four blocks for the game in just 20 seconds that set tongues wagging.
Sarr swatted a Mouhamed Gueye lay-up attempt, before twin rejections on Robert Baker to highlight his immense potential as a rim protector.
He also drained two triples - including one off the dribble - to provide a glimpse of his range.
The 19-year-old next faces Houston on Monday as he continues his NBA education ahead of the start of the season proper in October.
It came as Wildcats coach John Rillie couldn’t join Sarr on the winners’ list after the first day of off-season action in Nevada.
Rillie has taken the chance to join New Orleans’ coaching staff for the tournament, with the Pelicans outmuscled by Minnesota 81-74.
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