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The Sacramento Kings Need Dewayne Dedmon More Than Ever

By Rafe Wong

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 24: Dewayne Dedmon #13 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 24: Dewayne Dedmon #13 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 11: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings looks on in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center on December 11, 2019 in Sacramento, California. 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. 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 11: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings looks on in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center on December 11, 2019 in Sacramento, California. 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. 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Bagley Having Trouble Fitting In

Let us examine why this is now an issue. No doubt that Bagley is the most talented big that the Kings have, but based on his skill set, he does not pair well with either Bjelica or Holmes.

If playing with Bjelica, it puts Bagley at the center spot where he has played terribly when in that role, and their collective defense is even a bigger eyesore. If paired with Holmes, it decreases the Kings’ spacing on offense as both players are at their most productive when in the paint. To be fair, the duo of Bagley and Holmes has not been experienced enough, but Luke Walton seems to make it clear through his rotations that seeing those two together will not be a reality.

Not only has the return of Bagley been underwhelming for himself, but both Bjelica and Holmes had been suffering too as both have been stripped of minutes on the court and with each other.

An obvious solution to this problem could be for Bagley to develop faster and be the versatile scorer and defender that his potential calls for. But considering he is only in his second NBA season, it is understandable that he is not there yet.

This leaves for the most realistic way for the Kings to turn their frontcourt woes into an advantage. The way that most of the Kings community expected it to be. Dewayne Dedmon must improve.

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