Dario Saric is a professional basketball player from Croatia who is now with the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is devoted to the game he plays, as evidenced by his actions on the field. Dario was the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, making him the best player available. He is also a member of the senior Croatian national squad.
Early life
Dario Saric was born in Sibenik, Croatia, on April 8, 1994, to Predrag and Veselinka Saric. Dana Saric, his younger sister, is his sibling. Saric grew up in a family of professional basketball players. Predrag Saric, Dairo’s father, is a former professional basketball player in Croatia who played for teams such as Sibenka, Zadar, and Triglav Osiguranje Rijeka. Saric’s mother, Veselinka Saric, was also a professional female basketball player in Croatia. Dana Saric, his younger sister, is a basketball player for ZKK Sibenik, a professional women’s basketball club in Croatia.
Dario Saric Career
Dario made his professional debut with Zrinjevac, a Zagreb-based professional men’s basketball team, in 2009. Following a 19-point, 14-rebound, and 10-assist performance in the championship game, Saric won the MVP of the tournament. Dario, Mario Hezonja, and Dominik Mavra won the Citta di Roma EuroLeague (IJT) in May 2011. Dario was once again selected to play for the World Team at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon. The international World Team defeated the U.S. All-Stars, and Saric contributed thirteen points, fourteen rebounds, and five assists. Dario signed a four-year contract with Cibona in November 2012.
He finished runner-up in the same award the following year, winning it in 2014. On April 4th, 2013, Saric entered the 2013 NBA draft but he had already chosen to leave the draft because he wanted to stay one more year with Cibona KK. Saric was voted MVP of the Croatian Finals in 2013, along with Cibona’s Croatian League and National Cup wins. Cibona won the league championship at the Finals Four. On July 15, 2016, Saric joined the Philadelphia 76ers. The Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in February was awarded to Dario on March 2nd, 2017.
NBA
After topping the Lakers, Dario tied his career-best with 29 points. He scored 32 points on March 24, 2017, in a 117–107 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Philadelphia 76ers transferred Dario to the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 12th, 2018, in exchange for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton. Saric recorded nine points in 20 minutes in his Timberwolves debut two days later. On July 6th, 2019, the Minnesota Wolves dealt Dario Saric and Cameron Johnson to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Jarrett Culver. Dario had 18 points and 17 rebounds in a 116–104 loss against the Denver Nuggets on November 24th. On December 14th, he set a career-high with 17 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs in a 127-125 overtime loss.
Controversies
Dario Saric, a forward for the Phoenix Suns, suffered a ruptured ACL in his right knee during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. When Saric landed on a jump stop while attempting to score against Milwaukee’s Brook Lopez, his right knee looked to buckle. He staggered off the court and into the locker room shortly after.
Dario Saric Biography |
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| Real Name | Dario Šarić |
| Birth Date | 8 April 1994 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 27 Years |
| Birth Place | Šibenik, Croatia |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Aries |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 10” – in Centimeters – 208 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 102 kg – in Pounds – 225 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 14 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Predrag Šarić |
| Mother | Veselinka Šarić |
| Sister | Dana Šarić |
| Brother | None |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | In Relation |
| Affair | Yes |
| Is he a Gay? | No |
| Girlfriend | Karla Pušeljić |
Personal life
Karla Puseljic, a Croatian girl with whom Saric is currently in a relationship. The pair have been dating since 2012, according to reports. Following Dario’s signing with an NBA team, Karla moved to the United States with him. Dario Saric has 110K Instagram followers, 32.3K Twitter followers, and 45K Facebook followers. He is sharing his day-to-day life photos as well as competition memories across all platforms.
Dario Saric Net worth
Over the year, Dario improved his game a lot and so does his value as well. He is the 138th highest-paid NBA player this year and will continue to add a huge sum every year. Although we aren’t sure of the exact numbers of his wealth it would be more than $10million, which is derived from his love of basketball.
Trivia
- He achieved MVP of the FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.
- He was named MVP of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship.
- Dario was voted as the ABA League’s Top Prospect for the 2013-2014 season.
- Saric was nominated for the FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year Award in 2010, 2011 & 2012
- Dario was named the 2013 FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year in February 2014, then he was picked to the ideal team and earned the Adriatic League MVP in April 2014.
