After a decade in the NBA, Croatian star Šarić returns to EuroLeague with Anadolu Efes

Croatian basketball star Dario Šarić is returning to Europe, signing a two-year deal with Turkish club Anadolu Efes, with an option for a third season. The 32-year-old forward previously played for Anadolu Efes for two seasons between 2014 and 2016, averaging 11.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague.

Šarić was a 12th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic, who later traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers. He achieved his best NBA season in his second year with the 76ers, averaging 14.6 points and 6.7 rebounds. However, recent years have been marred by health problems, limiting his appearances.

Last season, Šarić played only five games for the Sacramento Kings. He was involved in a trade in February that sent Jonas Valančiūnas to Sacramento, and Šarić found himself without a team. He has played 498 NBA games in his career, averaging 10.3 points and 5.3 rebounds for teams including the 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Kings.

Anadolu Efes recently parted ways with Latvian big man Rolands Šmits, who plays a similar forward position. Šmits played for the Turkish club from 2022 to 2024.