Paul George challenges Alex Sarr's basketball IQ with a game scenario

With the NBA Draft approaching, Paul George spent some time getting to know the expected number one overall choice, Alex Sarr. The Los Angeles Clippers player met down with the top prospect on the former's program, where PG tested Sarr's basketball expertise. 

PG wanted to test Sarr's basketball IQ by having him execute plays while the game was on the line. The NBA veteran presented a scenario and posed a simple question to the NBA prospect. As per Sportskeeda, "I'mma set the stage here, right. The game tied 115-115, eight seconds on the clock. You've got the ball on an island to go win it, what's your go-to?" George asked.

Sarr said that he'd test the defender with a right-hand in-and-out before driving hard to the right while keeping a left spin ready in case the defender was in position to halt the right-hand drive. Paul George then made the situation more difficult for the prospective NBA star by questioning what he would do if the defender refused to move on the in-and-out. 

Sarr answered by claiming he would use PG's strategy and strike the opponent with a hesitation move. The point guard is one of the league's most underappreciated ball handlers and shotmakers. He is capable of separating from defenders. His handling, paired with his silky-smooth shooting, has helped him become one of the NBA's finest scorers today. As a result, it's not a terrible idea for Alex Sarr to take some notes and mimic some of PG's moves. 

I was always comfortable shooting - Paul George

After responding to Paul George's queries about how he will handle a late-game scenario, Alex Sarr inquired as to how PG developed his hallmark moves on the court. George went into depth about how he worked on one aspect of his game. 

According to Sportskeeda Paul George said, "I was always comfortable shooting, because I was skinny growing up, and I played with a lot of older kids. So, I always had a hard time getting open and finding space and I wasn't always comfortable with my handle at an early age, so I always used to work on that part of it.

Paul George's hard work has paid off, as he has emerged as one of the NBA's most skilled shotmakers.