Where does Philadelphia 76ers stretch-four Dario Saric rank among his peers?
The Philadelphia 76ers roll into the 2018-19 season projected third in most Eastern Conference rankings, trailing only Boston and Toronto. One key to their success next season will be the continued improvement of Dario Saric.
Last season, the Croatian one notable improvement — his shooting. A historically streaky shooter, Saric transformed into one of the most efficient three-point marksmen at his position, hitting 39.3 percent from deep.
He also grew as a scorer, using his strength to carve out space and score in the paint. His playmaking chops haven’t been placed on full display, but has still flashes his brilliance with the occasional high-difficulty dime.
A perpetually underrated player, Saric will look to earn more recognition in his third NBA season. He’s also angling for an extension in the near future, so continuing his upward trajectory will be important — both for the team and individually.
So, where does he rank against his peers? We’ve been ranking every Sixers starter against those projected to start at his position. You can read Ben Simmons (point guards), J.J. Redick (shooting guards) and Robert Covington (small forwards). Joel Embiid and the centers will come out tomorrow.