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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, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Dewayne Dedmon #13 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a call by the referee during the game against the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center on November 01, 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Dewayne Dedmon #13 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a call by the referee during the game against the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center on November 01, 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Dedmon Has Been A Bust

When the Kings announced that they sign Dedmon last summer, the fanbase was ecstatic. During his days with the Atlanta Hawks, Dedmon was known for his energy, rim-protecting ability, and his ability to space the floor as a center. Based on his personnel, he was the perfect fit for what the Kings were looking for in a starting center.

Since the regular season started, Dedmon has not been good. His on-court chemistry with the team has been off as he has been disappointing on both ends of the court. For a player that was expected to average around 10 points and eight rebounds a game, while making 35-40% of his three-pointers, he is currently averaging five points and four rebounds a night while making 23% of his three-pointers.

I’ll save you the time by saying the per-36 numbers are not any better.

As a result, Dedmon slowly but surely has gone from being the Kings’ opening-day starting center to now a bench player who has not seen any playing time in the last six games.

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