Dario Saric joined the Golden State Warriors during the offseason. The veteran big man had a solid bounce-back season following his recovery from an ACL injury and impressed with both the Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder. Saric also impressed while playing for Croatia in the Olympic qualifiers this summer.
It would also appear the Warriors’ new big man has made a great impression on Steph Curry. On Oct. 2, Curry attended a press conference as part of NBA media day and revealed how Saric has been impressing him during recent pick-up games. Curry noted how the veteran center should have no problem adjusting to the Warriors’ style of basketball.
“He knows how to play in a motion-style offense,” Curry said. “He was doing it a little bit in his international play this summer. But, even back in Phoenix, when he was there with CP. I’ve talked to him about the way that he sees the game; it’s very similar to the way that we play…He understands how to play. When you can shoot, and you know how to play, and you fill a positional needs for us, that’s huge for us.”
One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Warriors heading into training camp is whether they have enough size on their roster. Some of the strongest teams in the Western Conference boast elite big men. However, Golden State has been judicious with the type of big men they have acquired, assuring they bring skill and size.
As such, Saric will likely play a significant role for the Warriors next season. Judging by how he’s impressed his new team’s star player, Saric could have one of his most impactful seasons, especially considering a starting role is there for the taking.
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