"The hero of the Trojan War, Achilles, was killed by an arrow that struck his heel. Before OKC won the Larry O'Brien this year, Olivier Sarr helped their G League affiliate, OKC Blue, win the chip in 2024. But an Achilles rupture in the third quarter of Game 3 (the final game) forced Sarr off the court, after notching a ten-point, team-high 13-rebound double-double."
"Sarr is currently on an Exhibit-10 deal. He was once a part of Sam Presti's process, part of a fledgling OKC squad. Players, however, are not the same after an Achilles injury. Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, Dejounte Murray, and Dame Lillard may never be who they were pre-injury, but unlike them, Sarr doesn't have - and has never had - NBA job security."
Olivier Sarr ruptured his Achilles in the third quarter of Game 3 after helping OKC Blue win the G League championship. Sarr is on an Exhibit-10 deal and has never had NBA job security, previously only reaching two-way status. Post-Achilles players often do not regain previous form, creating uncertainty about Sarr's recovery and NBA prospects. The Raptors could offer short NBA minutes, continued G League play, or Sarr could move to Europe. The 15th roster spot currently looks like Lawson or could be kept open until January to save luxury tax. A contract upgrade will depend on Sarr's performance and other two-way players' progress.
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