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Philadelphia 76ers Dario Saric training from downtown this offseason

CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 26: Joel Embiid #21 and Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers participate in media day on September 26, 2016 in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
CAMDEN, NJ - SEPTEMBER 26: Joel Embiid #21 and Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers participate in media day on September 26, 2016 in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia 76ers power forward Dario Saric has been busy this offseason. But his focus has been working on his three-point shot

Philadelphia 76ers rookie power forward Dario Saric made a significant splash in the NBA this year. While many debate his value to the team, and whether he is first onto the court or first off the bench, he will continue to play a very significant role for the team.

After a year of NBA play, Saric knows what he needs to do to improve. Will he address his defense? Will he work on his rebounding?  Perhaps he will expand his role as team facilitator? Or he may just do this…

Tough rookie season

Dario Saric will be much improved this season. Last year he was already exhausted after extensive Olympic qualifying and competition. He literally had no summer break to focus on his game.  In fact, that fatigue showed early in the season as he struggled to play consistently. It was not until the team brought in Ersan Ilyasova that Saric found his second wind.