Wizards' Alex Sarr, the No. 2 overall pick, goes scoreless on 0-for-15 shooting in Summer League game

Sarr has been having a tough time on offense in Las Vegas

By Jack Maloney Jul 16, 2024 at 11:55 pm ET• 1 min read

The Washington Wizards selected Alex Sarr No. 2 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft in large part because of his defensive capabilities. But even though it was widely acknowledged that his offensive game was a work in progress, his scoreless, 0-of-15 shooting performance in Las Vegas Summer League on Tuesday was shocking. 

That was the most field goal attempts without a make at Summer League since 2017, per ESPN. 

Despite his massive 7-foot frame, Sarr likes to operate on the perimeter. He took a number of jumpers against the Portland Trail Blazers, including seven 3-pointers, none of which went down. When he did get into the paint, he was often shooting runners or floaters, rather than attacking the basket with any sort of authority. 

On one of the few occasions that Sarr did try to get to the rim, he was soundly rejected by former UConn big man Donovan Clingan, the No. 7 pick.