Hot Takes on Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher vs. Wizards’ Alex Sarr

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A pair of exciting rookies made their NBA Summer League debuts on Friday.

No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher and No. 2 pick Alex Sarr battled it out in Las Vegas as Sarr’s Washington Wizards beat Risacher’s Atlanta Hawks 94-88.

Both put together solid stat lines in their first Summer League games with Risacher putting up 18 points, five rebounds, two assists and a block and Sarr notching 12 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four blocks.

The first matchup between Risacher and Sarr provided plenty of action as well, with the game ultimately coming down to the final few possessions.

One thing that stood out quickly was the athleticism the top two picks possess.

NBA @NBA

1st overall pick getting after it 💪 https://t.co/fKdAlaMslk pic.twitter.com/Q7YCnkrZjj

NBA @NBA

Wizards’ rookie Alex Sarr with back-to-back big blocks! 🛑

ATL-WAS | Live on ESPN pic.twitter.com/Q8AiYTYzBQ

After the impressive debut, NBA fans hyped Risacher’s performance and praised his upside as a promising player.

✈️ @JJETSFAN

“Risacher is the worst 1st pick ever” is gonna be one of the worst takes of all time in a few years

Wes @bloghawk

Zacch Risacher has a “bag” even if it’s not isoing a guy in space.

His ability to cut and move off ball or step back to create space for the three is already really advanced for a 19 y/o.

Brad Rowland @BTRowland

Risacher checking the boxes that you want to see checked through 3 quarters.

Glen Willis @willis_glen

Risacher works every second he’s on the court

It’s really impressive

AKelly @andlankell

Risacher’s skill is really evident. Really good movement off the ball, just always looks in control. Can tell he’s been a pro for awhile.

John Hollinger @johnhollinger

Risacher drops in a lefty bank hook over Sarr for his first bucket, and then makes a catch-shoot corner 3. This proves they made the right pick.

For Sarr, fans took note of his defensive ability, claiming his presence in the paint could make up for his offense as he continues to develop.

Steelpen19 @Steelpen19

Alex Sarr’s defense looks amazing

ADW @StillUnknown85

Sarr’s abilities defense will make the growing pains on offense easier to deal with

⌚️Sports Handicapper⌚️ @PicksBy__B

Alex Sarr nice on defense

ADW @StillUnknown85

Sarr’s defense absolutely real

AnsonW🎗️ @AnsonW_1

Sarr having a horrible offensive game but has been great on defense

Carter @xxrdotxx

There you go Sarr. That’s why we drafted him. Elite defense and offensive upside. Make the hoop a no fly zone!

What’s clear for both rookies is that they have the chance to have tremendous NBA careers based on the small sample size fans have seen so far. While both are still developing and working on different areas of their game, the potential is obvious and the Hawks and Wizards seemingly made the right picks.

Fans will get the chance to see Risacher, Sarr and many other exciting rookies in action for the next 10 days in NBA Summer League, which continues from Las Vegas on Saturday.

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