Dario Saric came up big for the injured Sixers last season. But although Joel Embiid isn’t healthy just yet, the rest of the squad looks ready to go. So Saric, despite his production, will be coming off the bench. Here’s the Philadelphia Inquirer reporting:
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The power forward was the Eastern Conference’s rookie of the month in February and March. He scored in double figures in 22 straight games. It was the longest streak by a rookie that season.
Saric had a career-high 32 points on March 24 versus the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
His previous career high of 29 points came against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on March 12. Two games before that, Saric scored 28 versus the Trail Blazers in Portland…
Yet, the 23-year-old, who thrived as a starter, will have a backup role this season.
“Everybody wants to start, you know,” Saric said following Wednesday’s training camp practice. “Sometimes it’s easier to start.
