The Washington Wizards drafted French 7-footer Alex Sarr with the second pick in the NBA draft. They used their highest selection in 14 years to add some much-needed size to a team that won only 15 games last season. Sarr played last season for the Perth Wildcats in Australia. He also spent two years in the U.S.
Alex Sarr walks the red carpet before the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York. Alex Sarr waits for the start of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York. Alex Sarr walks the red carpet before the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York. Alex Sarr walks the red carpet before the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York.
The Wizards are a year removed from a front office overhaul and an offseason in which they traded Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis. Their struggles last season — they set a franchise record for losses — were fairly predictable, and it’s not clear how much anyone in this draft can accelerate their rebuild.
The last time the team picked No. 2 it worked out beautifully — Wes Unseld, taken second in 1968, eventually led the organization to a championship.Bam Adebayo intends to sign extension with Miami Heat, AP source says
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