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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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