Already seen stealthily in the Thunder jersey this season, Olivier Sarr has just signed a two-way contract with Oklahoma City for the remainder of the year. interior French has two months to convince and find a place over time in the NBA.
One more step in the Great League for Olivier Sarr. This Monday, the Oklahoma City franchise has just announced the signing of the Niortais in two-way contract until the end of the season. The Frenchman has already worn the OKC jersey twice this year since he had signed two 10-days contracts to compensate for absences in the roster of Mark Daigneault. His performances in the G League and his state of mind apparently pleased the front office who decided to offer him a chance to show the full extent of his talent by staying in contact with the A team until the end of the 2021-22 financial year. At OKC, he is surrounded by two other compatriots: Théo Maledon and Jaylen Hoard, which is a small event for us since we have rarely seen so many Frenchies in the same team. In addition to this small crowing point, the opportunity given to him is rather enticing. Need we remind you that OKC is one of the best teams to train young people to allow them to express their full potential? There are regarding 20 uneventful games left to play for OKC this season, enough time for Olivier Sarr to show that he is a true professional who has great qualities that the Thunder might need in the future.
Olivier Sarr’s career is already full. For his training, the 23-year-old interior had chosen to go through the university box in the States. He first evolved in the prestigious college of Wake Forest – where Tim Duncan and John Collins in particular – for three years. In the Demon Deacons, he rose through the ranks, gradually becoming the leader of the team and the captain. At the end of his third season, where he averaged 13.7 points and 9 rebounds with an evaluation of more than 18, he decided to join the University of Kentucky, a much larger program that trains future NBA players ( Tyler Herro, KAT, Bam Adebayo, SGA…). There, the dream quickly turns into a nightmare since it is no longer at the center of the project. Forgotten by his leader, his performances are disappointing and his rating with NBA franchises drops considerably. At the end of his four-year course in the NCAA, he was finally snubbed in the 2021 NBA Draft. Luck smiled on him all the same, because he finally landed a contract with OKC Blue, the G League franchise affiliated with the Thunder. The low, he’s turning in 7.9 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist on 51.4% shooting and 38.9% three-pointers, all in 15.6 minutes of playing time. He also stands out for his power by breaking a basket in the middle of a match. We’re going to hold back a bit more before talking regarding the new Shaq, but we’re going to watch Olive’s next releases because there’s a guaranteed contract to get if the experience is conclusive.
Olivier Sarr dropped 15 points on 3-3 3PT in the first half for the @okcblue. ????
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— NBA G League (@nbagleague) January 15, 2022
There are still around twenty games to play for OKC this season and Olivier Sarr will have to show all the qualities he has to convince Sam Presti and his team to offer him a real contract this summer. In any case, one thing is certain for our Frenchie from Niort, lost hole for lost hole, we might as well go to Oklahoma City…
Source text: The Oklahoman
