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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 – NOVEMBER 30: Dewayne Dedmon #13 of the Sacramento Kings leaves the court after a win against the Denver Nuggets at Golden 1 Center on November 30, 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, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 30: Dewayne Dedmon #13 of the Sacramento Kings leaves the court after a win against the Denver Nuggets at Golden 1 Center on November 30, 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) /

Is There Hope For Dedmon?

It is a risk that could stymie the Kings’ postseason chances, but I feel it is a risk worth taking. The Kings need to put Dedmon back in the rotation.

Right now, the formula coach Walton has for his frontcourt has been terrible. Pairing Bjelica or Holmes with Bagley has not gone well and taking more minutes away from the second-year pro is a no-go either. For Bagley, Bjelica, and Holmes to all become effective, a productive Dedmon has to be part of the equation.

Base on fit, Dedmon is the perfect complementary piece to Bagley which would make for a scary tandem when both are clicking. This scenario also opens up more time for Bjelica and Holmes to play with each other and make Walton’s rotations simpler and more successful.

I know that Dedmon has been the opposite of great for the Kings, but there is hope that he could turn his season around. The man has been in the NBA for over six years where he has been a serviceable big for multiple teams. Maybe a little more time with his teammates will get him more comfortable and figure it out?

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