Just because there's no clear-cut generational prospect or likely even a foundational star in this year's draft class hardly means there isn't a player available who could drastically alter a team's fortunes going forward. As the NBA Draft quickly approaches, French big man Alex Sarr has separated himself as the favorite to be the top-overall pick – owned by the Atlanta Hawks.
Sarr spoke to Sirius XM's Robbie Hummel about what it would mean to be the number one overall pick in next month's NBA Draft:
Said Sarr, “I think being the number one pick is being first in your class. I'm a competitor and that's what I want.”
Sarr also spoke about which position he envisions himself playing in the NBA.
“I see me more as a positionless guy. Like, a couple plays you have to play the five and be down in the dunker's spot, and a couple plays you're bringing the ball up and initiating the action.”
Standing 7'1 and approximately 220 pounds with a 7'5 wingspan, Sarr boasts a mouth-watering physical profile for bigs in the modern NBA. He moves like a player seven or eight inches shorter, showing off rare all-around dexterity, explosive leaping ability and the lateral movement needed to switch onto guards defensively without negative recourse. The 18-year-old still needs to get stronger and add weight, but that physical development should come down the line.
Atlanta Hawks favored to take Sarr after defying lottery odds
The Atlanta Hawks, despite only having three percent odds, jumped from the 10th spot to land the top-overall pick in the NBA Draft. While the team is in flux, with a decision to make on whether to trade star guard Trae Young, they do have some decent foundational pieces – starting with Dejounte Murray – in the mix before adding Sarr.
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