Alex Sarr, who suffered a left calf injury during EuroBasket, gave an update on his status ahead of the Washington Wizards’ preseason opener.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, he said he expects to be ready to play after gradually increasing his workload over the past week, as noted by Josh Robbins.
The opener carries an extra layer of significance for Sarr – not just because it marks his return from injury, but because of who the Wizards are facing.
Washington will go up against the Toronto Raptors, who currently have his older brother, Olivier Sarr, on an Exhibit 10 contract.
According to Alex, this will be a memorable moment for both of them.
It will mark the first time in their careers that the brothers compete against each other in an official, organized game, making the preseason matchup more than just another tune-up.
The Wizards center acknowledged the occasion with excitement, knowing it adds a personal storyline to his anticipated return to the court.
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