BOSTON — Dario Saric often flies under the radar when it comes to the praise the 76ers receive. With teammates like Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, it’s easy to understand why.
For Celtics coach Brad Stevens, that is not the case. Saric has been on his radar since the regular season, and proved in the Sixers’ Game 4 win on Monday why he has to be taken seriously.
“He’s a heck of a player, he’s had a heck of a year, and he’s been tough for everybody,” Stevens said Tuesday. “Coming into the series we thought he was probably their most unheralded guy.