Minnesota Timberwolves forward Dario Saric is not bothered by possible chemistry issues with new teammate Karl-Anthony Towns after playing alongside Joel Embiid while with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Dario Saric shared that he can find a way on how to play with Towns, per Dane Moore of Zone Coverage.
Dario Saric on the fit that comes with a pairing alongside Karl-Anthony Towns:
"If I could find a way to play with Joel, I can find a way to play with KAT."
— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) November 13, 2018
To recall, Saric, along with Robert Covington, Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second round pick were sent to the Timberwolves in exchange for Jimmy Butler.
Saric was part of Philly's starting line up, and he admitted that he would have preferred to stay with the Sixers and keep his starting job. However, the 24-year-old Croatian acknowledged that it's still business and it's still about what is best for the team in the long run. Per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic:
Saric: I like to start. I am more comfortable there. … but says it’s about what’s best for the team
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) November 13, 2018
In 13 games with the Sixers this season, Saric averaged 11.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Head coach Tom Thibodeau hasn't announced the subsequent changes he'll make after the trades, but Taj Gibson has been the Timberwolves' go-to power forward.
It will be interesting to see if Thibodeau will opt to insert the 6-foot-10 Saric and replace Gibson. According to Timberwolves PR, Thibodeau said that the new acquisitions — especially Saric and Covington — will fit in nicely with their defense and ability to shoot the 3-ball.