Also Bronny James thinks that's a difficult performance.
The "performance" makes a bit more sense when you realize that Sarr was facing Blazers center Donovan Clingan, the No. 7 overall pick of his draft. It was a matchup of the two highest-drafted big men of the draft, which Clingan won decisively with eight points, 13 rebounds, five blocks, two assists and three turnovers.
Clingan wasn't responsible for all or even most of Sarr's misses, but the two-time NCAA champion definitely imposed his will:
Donovan Clingan REJECTED Alex Sarr 👀 pic.twitter.com/yKz5dgSfQG
— 𝐉𝐚𝐤𝐞 (@SixthManJake) July 17, 2024
We will repeat: you should not think Sarr is an automatic bust only because of an extremely bad shooting night. However, if you thought the Wizards and other assorted draftniks were too high on a rail-thin big man with little experience against top competition and an offensive game that still needs plenty of development, this is probably vindicating to read.
The scouting reports on Sarr have always focused on his defense as the side of the court where he brings immediate value and significant long-term potential, with the hope that he can be a Chet Holmgren-esque pick-and-pop threat on offense. Tuesday showed he might have a ways to go before he's even close to that.
Or he could go off in his next game or two, because this is Summer League.
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