September 27, 24 at 12:14 Dario Saric, a recent addition to the Denver Nuggets, on how playing next to Nikola Jokic affected his choice. Through info@eurohoops.net, Johnny Askounis Dario Saric joined the Joker at the Denver Nuggets after competing against Nikola Jokic in youth and senior international competitions, as well as at the club level. In the offseason, Saric, 30, became an unrestricted free agency and signed with the Nuggets. On Thursday, he said, “It’s a real pleasure for me to be part of it to play with the Joker, who is just amazing and three-time MVP. See how he is making an impact on the game and seeing it in his eyes, his decision-making.”
“He developed into an MVP, and other players born in that region follow a similar trajectory. It is quite astounding to witness. I’m glad for him. Speaking about Jokic and other Balkan players in the NBA, the 30-year-old Croatian forward/center said, “And I happy for all these players that can come here and make a living off of basketball.” We converse frequently. When my teams were here to play Denver, we would sometimes hang out,” Saric remarked of his friendship with the Serbian center. “A wonderful companion.”
ABA recollections Having played with the Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves, Saric has 501 NBA game experience. In order to hone his skills, he faced Jokic in the ABA League prior to moving abroad. It was evident that he was holding a basketball in his little finger. It was evident that he was a huge guy with shooting and playing skills. Playing against him in the Adriatic League, Saric said, “not many kids growing there had that kind of touch.” He was excellent at playing five. The Denver system adjusted to him playing at his peak after that in the NBA. He won and was named MVP three times.
