Is it that Olivier Sarr will spend more time in the NBA than in the G-League this season? For the third year in a row, Alexandre’s big brother has signed a “two-way contract”, and he will therefore go back and forth between the Great League and its antechamber.
Last season, he only played nine games in the NBA, but perhaps Mark Daigneault is counting on him more this season. Particularly because the Frenchman seems complementary to Chet Holmgren.
Against the Bucks, the OKC coach lined them up together for a “Twin Towers” version, and it worked quite well, even if the test only lasted five minutes. Especially because Chet Holmgren has very good hands, and he can fix the defense to better emerge at 3-points for Olivier Sarr, or other teammates.
“We wanted to take a look at this duo and I thought they were pretty good”, Judge Mark Daigneault. “It takes a little time for them to get used to it, but it was encouraging.” »
Aleksej Pokusevski in the infirmary, Olivier Sarr has a good chance to play at the start of the season, and with his external skill, but also his mobility, the French interior can be of service. “Both are very active. Both can cover a lot of ground on defense” continues Mark Daigneault. “Both protect the rim, and both grab rebounds. »
Next outing against the Pistons where there is no shortage of tall players.
