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Dario

Saric

F · DET · Below average

PAL
27
WAR
2.4
PTS
8.0

2023-24№ 31 / 46

Dario Saric

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Biography

Team
Detroit Pistons
Position
Forward
Height
6' 10"
Weight
225 lbs
Born
April 8, 1994 (32)
Birthplace
Sibenik, Croatia
Draft
2014: Rd 1, Pk 12 (ORL)
Experience
9th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • Sacramento Kings · 2025-26 (1 season)
  • Denver Nuggets · 2024-25 (1 season)
  • Golden State Warriors · 2023-24 (1 season)
  • 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Phoenix Suns · 2019-20 – 2022-23 (3 seasons)
  • 2018 19 Totals · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • Minnesota Timberwolves · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • Philadelphia 76ers · 2016-17 – 2018-19 (3 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2025-26Sacramento Kings508.20.2-1.216.70.2-0.633.30.4-0.4
2024-25Denver Nuggets16413.11.3-3.636.20.4-1.626.90.4-0.6
2023-24Golden State Warriors64917.22.8-6.146.61.2-3.137.61.2-1.5
2022-232022 23 Totals571214.12.2-4.945.80.8-2.039.11.1-1.3
2022-23Oklahoma City Thunder20013.72.6-5.051.50.9-2.339.11.4-1.6
2022-23Phoenix Suns371214.42.1-4.842.70.7-1.939.11.0-1.2
2020-21Phoenix Suns50417.43.1-6.844.70.9-2.734.81.7-2.0
2019-20Phoenix Suns665124.73.9-8.247.61.3-3.635.71.6-1.9
2018-192018 19 Totals814125.03.8-8.643.71.5-4.036.51.6-1.9
2018-19Minnesota Timberwolves682823.93.8-8.345.41.4-3.738.31.5-1.8
2018-19Philadelphia 76ers131330.53.7-10.236.41.6-5.430.02.1-2.3
2017-18Philadelphia 76ers787329.65.2-11.445.32.0-5.139.32.3-2.7
2016-17Philadelphia 76ers813626.34.7-11.441.11.3-4.231.12.1-2.7

Dario Saric: our analysis

2023-24 season: 64 GP, 8.0 PTS, 4.4 REB, 2.3 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.2 BLK. WAR 2.4 (31st of 46) · PAL 27, below average.

In 2023-24, Dario Saric, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 27 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of 2.4 ranks 31st among 46 regulars, in the bottom half.

His strengths: shooting (92, among the best in the league) and playmaking (79, well above average). On the other hand, rebounding (18, well below average) and impact (21, well below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: offensive BPM (+0.6).

A clear step forward: his PAL went from 9 in 2022-23 to 27; his WAR went from 0.3 to 2.4.

Advanced stats, 2023-24 Centers

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Points

8.0

Rebounds

4.4

Assists

2.3

TS%

60.0 %

Usage

19.5 %

PER

15.3

WS/48

.123

On/off +/−

-5.3

Minutes

17.2

Games

64

Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.

2024-25 projection

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Projected WAR

1.7

80% of cases: -0.2 to 3.6

Points/game

7.6

Games

61

WAR 2023-24

2.4

The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.

Trend

↑ Rising (+25)

  • 2022-230.3 WAR · 0.7 per 2,000 min
  • 2023-242.4 WAR · 4.4 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

+25 · 29 y.o. · prime years

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2023-24

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

61

Rotation

SCO
Scoring
68
SHT
Shooting
86
FIN
Finishing
70
PLY
Playmaking
83
BAL
Ball security
65
REB
Rebounding
65
DEF
Defense
68
DUR
Durability
66
EX
Experience
75
Why these ratings?
  • SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
  • SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
  • FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
  • PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
  • BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
  • REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
  • DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
  • DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
  • EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA

WAR and PAL Rating, 2023-24

How we rate →

WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).

PAL: dimensions

Impact21
Scoring42
Playmaking79
Shooting92
Rebounding18
Defense34

Where WAR comes from

VORP+0.9
BPM (per 100 possessions)+1.0
Offensive BPM+0.6
Defensive BPM+0.4
Win Shares+2.8

Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2023-24 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Avg distance

16.1 pi

5th percentile

At the rim

79.7 %

88th percentile

Rim share

15.2 %

1th percentile

Midrange

35.7 %

43th percentile

Three-point

.376

80th percentile

3PA share

50.8 %

95th percentile

Corner threes

26.1 %

36th percentile

Free throws

.849

92th percentile

Season by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2023-24GSW8.02.4276160.0.37650.8
2022-23OKC6.40.395658.3.39141.5

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Dec 21vs PORL 98-933000000-00-0
Dec 19@ PORL 134-133 OT10010000-10-1
Oct 27vs LALL 127-1204000000-10-0
Oct 25vs UTAW 105-10416522001-21-2
Oct 23@ PHXL 120-1167030000-20-0

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Dario Saric: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does Dario Saric average in 2023-24?

Dario Saric averages 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 64 games in 2023-24.

How old is Dario Saric?

Dario Saric is 32 years old: he was born on April 8, 1994.

How tall is Dario Saric, and how much does he weigh?

Dario Saric is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).

Where is Dario Saric from?

Croatia: Dario Saric was born in Sibenik, Croatia.

What team does Dario Saric play for?

Dario Saric plays for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA, at F.

How good is Dario Saric?

Dario Saric produced 2.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023-24, 34th of 46 players at his position in the NBA. His PAL rating is 27 out of 100: below average for his position.

Is Dario Saric a top-10 player at his position?

No: by WAR, he ranks 34th of 46 players at his position in the NBA in 2023-24. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.

Is Dario Saric getting better?

Yes: his PAL rating went from 9 in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

Where was Dario Saric drafted?

Dario Saric was drafted in 2014 by ORL, in round 1 (pick 12 of the round).

What is Dario Saric's projection for 2024-25?

Our projection has him at 1.7 WAR in 2024-25, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Detroit Pistons teammates

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