While initial expectations after the lottery had Alex Sarr as a projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, even that much is uncertain.
After the Hawks shockingly received the No. 1 pick in this draft, many expected the French big man to hear his name called first in this class. Sarr, however, is one of several candidates who could come off the board with that pick.
Others include Zaccharie Risacher, who recently had an outstanding playoff game in France.
In our first 2024 NBA mock draft after the lottery, we had Sarr projected to the Hawks in that pole position. But in the latest two-round mock draft from Bleacher Report, draft expert Jonathan Wasserman thinks that it could look a little different. Here is what he wrote:
“The Washington Wizards can ignore fit and needs at No. 2, though Alex Sarr could potentially check both the best-player-available box and give them the cornerstone big they’ve been missing.
He measured well in Chicago, coming in at just under 7’0″ in socks, 224 pounds with a 7’4″ wingspan. At that size, the ability to slide defensively, handle in the open floor and shoot off the dribble really separates him from other centers.
The Wizards will eventually need to find a point guard, but at No. 2, Sarr’s physical talent, evolving skill versatility and defensive upside create visions of upside that could be difficult to resist.”
This decision is far from over, but Sarr would make for an intriguing fit at No. 2 overall for the rebuilding Wizards and it isn’t exactly a significant fall from the top spot.
Make sure you check out our newest post-lottery mock draft, along with the official full draft order post-lottery.