Wizards’ Alex Sarr Is Showing He’s Ready for a Big Year-Two Leap

Through four games, Sarr is averaging 19.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and shooting 55.2% from the field, 36.4% from three and 83.3% from the line. These are massive strides from a rookie season where efficiency and polish lagged behind his athletic tools.

The biggest shift is in his offensive decision-making. Sarr is taking better shots, moving without the ball, and finishing more consistently inside. He’s also expanding his range — now a credible threat from deep — and showing real vision as a playmaker, averaging 4.5 assists while helping the offense run through him at times.

Defensively, he’s anchoring. He’s altering shots at the rim, switching onto guards when needed, and doing it all without falling into foul trouble. His presence on that end has helped the Wizards stay competitive in high-paced games, even as the team struggles to close.

Four games don’t define a season, but they can reveal a shift. And right now, Alex Sarr is playing with the control and confidence of someone who’s figured something out. If this is the new baseline, the leap has already begun.