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Warriors Coach Ron Adams Reflects on Player Dario Šarić’s Impact

SAN FRANCISCO – When Warriors coach Ron Adams first saw Dario Šarić play basketball, he had no idea who he was. The coach was about to start his second stint with the Chicago Bulls at the time. Šarić, on the other hand, was a 6-foot-6, 16-year-old point guard who would eventually become a first-round pick in the NBA draft. His signing with the Warriors began a reunion that was 13 years in the making.

Throughout his career, Adams has been involved with Basketball Without Borders events, and he credits the organization for growing the game globally. He first spotted Šarić at a Basketball Without Borders camp in Barcelona in 2010, where the Croatian player stood out to him not just for his athleticism, but for his unique understanding of the game.

Now, with the Warriors, Šarić is joined on the court by Adams and Dejan Milojević, a former Serbian star who has joined the coaching team. Šarić’s new coaches are optimistic about his potential, particularly in optimizing his shooting ability, as he has made great strides in his game throughout his career.

In the end, it was not just Šarić’s on-court performance that convinced the Warriors to sign him but his personality as well. Chris Paul, a teammate of Šarić on the Suns, recommended him to the Warriors, citing not only his skills as a player but also his impact in the locker room. Together as a team, the Warriors are hopeful that Šarić will continue to contribute positively to both the game and the team’s culture.

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