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25-under-25: The best of the rest

By Philip Rossman-Reich

MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 29: Jabari Parker #12 drives to the basket and throws the ball off the backboard for Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 29, 2016 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 29: Jabari Parker #12 drives to the basket and throws the ball off the backboard for Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 29, 2016 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic
ORLANDO, FL – FEBRUARY 9: Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball during a game against the Orlando Magic on February 9, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

32. Dario Saric, Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers were willing to be patient when they acquired Dario Saric and he spent two years in Europe before coming to the NBA. The wait was well worth it.

“The Dude” added to the list of versatile ball handlers on the 76ers’ roster, averaging 12.8 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game in his rookie year. It is that nickname that seemed to define what Saric could become for the 76ers and how much he accomplished in his rookie season.

Saric has an incredibly smooth way of playing, able to score on drives and hit spot-up 3-pointers. And there is still plenty of room for this young player to grow. He has incredible poise for a player of his experience, thanks to those years playing professionally in Europe.

Even at 23 years old, Saric has plenty of room to grow. He showed potential to continue improving his offensive game. He has always been a crafty player and plenty capable of playing against more mature players in the league.

That is what everyone expects in that growth from year one to year two. Just a bit more maturity and poise. Knowing what he is up against in the NBA, Saric should have a better sense of how to attack. And that is when his creativity and flair will kick in more. Saric is only growing in confidence. And with the 76ers now at full force, he could be ready for a big year to help The Process reach its next step.

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