Adrian Wojnarowski: The Portland Trail Blazers are signing free agent center Olivier Sarr to an Exhibit 10 deal, sources tell ESPN. Sarr, 23, played 22 games for OKC a season ago after going undrafted out of Kentucky. – via Twitter wojespn
So exhibit 10 means if he pans out they can convert him to a two way contract. It's max a one year deal. All this does is replace Didi without the guarantee.
Not sure how good Saar or Pelle are but we do have room for both right? One as a 2-way and one as a roster spot? Regardless at least they have a couple of options to choose from for the 3rd center. Hopefully, one of them can be developed. And if any other big is cut from another team that is better.....grab that guy instead. Edit: oops I now see they waived Pelle
I don't think we're looking to fill that roster spot. It's not mandatory to have that many players on the roster and any salary... even the rookie min will put us into the lux tax and unfortunately that seems to be a top priority for this organization. So I just want us to sign Sarr to that second two way spot and that will give us some insurance as far as size goes.
Having a young BIG who can move a bit and has possible skills to get the 2-way contract? I did like Duren as a draft prospect. A possible Robert Williams type of big with springs, length and D. In contrast, Nurkic is that step and a half down from the elite bigs in the NBA but does have a number of skills. I prefer the athletic center whose motor is switched to ON with so few elite bigs. Sarr? My initial impression is he looks like a guy who could carve out a career maybe getting the taxpayer MLE as it is (not when the next CBA bump hits). A persistent assistant coach and hard-nosed players off the bench will be needed in his development of grit and skills. That’s my guess. Maybe a Brook Lopez type of player … years from now?
Wouldn't allow copy and paste but said he had good motor, not such good D (fouls a lot) and inconsistent shooter. https://www.nbascoutinglive.com/olivier-sarr-scouting-report/ In 15 minutes a game across three summer league seasons he was averaging 7 rebounds and .75 blocks
He's not going to be needed on offense...rebound and block shots...that's what a third string big will give you hopefully.
That is probably true to some degree for all centers these days. However, I kind of view a 3rd string center the same way I view a 2nd team center since he won't play unless there is an injury. And having a 2nd string center with the ability to hit an open set shot could come in handy if we have a lineup with Payton and Winslow. (Both of which I like btw)
Rim running shot blocking center with some shooting potential. From a skill set perspective, he's a fit for what we need, theoretically.
