Dedmon and Lee

[phxspurfan]

Kings? That's a WNBA team

[K...]

REally, the whole " i was right" is really "dedmon bailed my ass out"

Lee is who we thought he is. A hustle big. Dedmon was the big Q. Without dedmon being 1) athletic 2) professional, this doesn't work. As with much of what we saw in game one, consistency is the key, but the bench bigs have really met the most bullish expectations available. The people who said "i was right" vary in basketball knowledge but most are, shall we say politely, know big Orlando/dedmon fans.



TLDR...it's was too early to say the bench bigs are perfect,

[Russ]

Cherry on the Top is Dedmon and his Ben Wallace like performances thus far.

Could it be Orlando does it again -- let's an undervalued defensive center go to a contender?

Orlando has the Midas touch in reverse for big men. Ben Wallace is a throw in to Detroit to allow a sign-and-trade for Grant Hill (the ironman of the NBA). Wallace wins a le in Detroit.

Shaq walks and wins les in LA.

Maybe this time it's the Spurs' turn to profit from the most mismanaged franchise in the league.

[cd021]

Could it be Orlando does it again -- let's an undervalued defensive center go to a contender?

Orlando has the Midas touch in reverse for big men. Ben Wallace is a throw in to Detroit to allow a sign-and-trade for Grant Hill (the ironman of the NBA). Wallace wins a le in Detroit.

Shaq walks and wins les in LA.

Maybe this time it's the Spurs' turn to profit from the most mismanaged franchise in the league.

If Dedmon turns out to be a legit starting center, this season, then the Spurs may not be able to keep him this off season especially with Simmons potentially having a breakout season.

[BillMc]

If Dedmon turns out to be a legit starting center, this season, then the Spurs may not be able to keep him this off season especially with Simmons potentially having a breakout season.

Isn't Dedmon signed for 2 years? Is there a player option?

[tholdren]

david lee is better than pau gasol. fact

[cd021]

Isn't Dedmon signed for 2 years? Is there a player option?

He has $3.1 million dollar player option, i believe

[BillMc]

He has $3.1 million dollar player option, i believe

Cheers. I didn't know that.

[Raven]

if you expect david lee to play d, i don't know what to tell ya man...

[apalisoc_9]

He has $3.1 million dollar player option, i believe

Yeah...thats worrisome. If Gasol s the bed, hes going to take that 15 and it would be hard to resign dedmon if he opts out. Simmons is as good as gone and so is mills.

Lee is playing really well right now. He will opt out if this continues.

[BillMc]

Yeah...thats worrisome. If Gasol s the bed, hes going to take that 15 and it would be hard to resign dedmon if he opts out. Simmons is as good as gone and so is mills.

Lee is playing really well right now. He will opt out if this continues.

Yep. Could be an expensive offseason. Better win NOW! No reason they can't.

[Mel_13]

Cheers. I didn't know that.

Useful link for salary information:

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/sa...-team-salary/#

[spurs10]

If Dedmon turns out to be a legit starting center, this season, then the Spurs may not be able to keep him this off season especially with Simmons potentially having a breakout season.

Yes we can only hope that a desire to stay with the team and to try and reach a suitable compromise will be strong.

[BillMc]

Useful link for salary information:

http://www.basketballinsiders.com/sa...-team-salary/#

Cheers. That's really useful. Thanks.

[SD126]

Lol. Some people are so sensitive here.

Its not even personal, its about basketball.

My goodness.

[BillMc]

That's impossible, because we're clearly disagreeing in these last couple of posts. Can't both be wrong, can we?

Can I make a joke here about two wrongs not making a right?

[SAGirl]

Yep. Could be an expensive offseason. Better win NOW! No reason they can't.

I agree. Win now mode. Everyone in a contract season is super motivated. The young guys here for a season after this one are competing for playing time opportunities and the coach's trust. I think both selfish and team goals coincide.... I think the team has enough talent and Kawhi's is looking like an MVP to me. It's win now mode!

[BD24]

Dedmon/Lee combo is so nice.

[blizz]

Yeah it is. I'm really liking lee. He fits in so well and his D is surprisingly good.

[SAGirl]

Got to say, they are special. Dedmon could start. He's been surprising every game. Tonight two jumpshots I didn't know he had. Definitely a good duo if they keep it like that, got to admit. I have actually loved Dedmond's play a lot. and Lee's an excellent passer and energy player!

[ace3g]

bench

	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
D. LeePF	8	3-6	0-0	0-0	1	4	5	1	0	0	0	0	+1	6
J. SimmonsSF	12	5-12	0-1	1-2	0	3	3	1	1	1	2	2	+7	11
D. BertansSF	3	1-4	1-2	0-0	2	2	4	0	0	2	2	1	+2	3
D. DedmonC	9	2-4	0-0	1-2	1	5	6	0	1	2	0	1	+9	5
D. MurrayPG	0	0-2	0-1	0-2	0	2	2	1	0	0	1	1	+0	0
B. ForbesSG	6	1-3	0-1	0-0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	2	+0	2
N. LaprovittolaG	9	2-5	0-3	3-3	0	4	4	4	0	0	1	2	+9	7

[spursistan]

So glad those two have supplanted the Turd Towers ... their hustle and effort has been unmistakable thus far.

[Hoops Czar]

bench

	MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
D. LeePF	8	3-6	0-0	0-0	1	4	5	1	0	0	0	0	+1	6
J. SimmonsSF	12	5-12	0-1	1-2	0	3	3	1	1	1	2	2	+7	11
D. BertansSF	3	1-4	1-2	0-0	2	2	4	0	0	2	2	1	+2	3
D. DedmonC	9	2-4	0-0	1-2	1	5	6	0	1	2	0	1	+9	5
D. MurrayPG	0	0-2	0-1	0-2	0	2	2	1	0	0	1	1	+0	0
B. ForbesSG	6	1-3	0-1	0-0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	2	+0	2
N. LaprovittolaG	9	2-5	0-3	3-3	0	4	4	4	0	0	1	2	+9	7

Only6 6 turnovers by the bench, what changed?

[ElNono]

Only6 6 turnovers by the bench, what changed?

what changed? Bench had 6 against the Dubs and 3 against the Kings...

[DAF86]

Is so obvious Dedmon would fit a lot better with the starters than Pau. Same case with Patty and Tony. But you gotta keep the divas happy.

I wonder if Pop might be able to sell Tony and Pau the all former all-star bench consisting of Tony, Manu, Lee and Pau.