When the Washington Wizards selected Alex Sarr at No. 2 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, few knew exactly what to expect. Sarr had gone from an odds-on favorite to be the No. 1 pick to a player who was usurped at the 25th hour, thus leaving many to question the extent of his potential.
The Wizards looked beyond the media circus, however, and ultimately selected a player who seems poised to anchor their interior in 2025-26 and beyond.
Sarr put together a polarizing rookie season that highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of his game. He averaged 13.