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No he isn't. He made that comment this last offseason only to see DG crap out this year. Bad timing on his part.
Probably unless some bottom feeder throws a huge contract at him. Either is as likely as the other.
No he isn't. He made that comment this last offseason only to see DG crap out this year. Bad timing on his part.
bleacherreport has him as the 5th most desirable center FA
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...ilable-centers
He's no good on offense, that's probably why the Spurs aren't interested in bringing him back. This new increased cap sucks.
Good that a player did that to pop. Coach had guys quitting during game 1 and wouldnt play the few who wanted to be there, why would he stay?
slow offseason day but im gonna split hairs... i think you mean the edge that Dedmon plays with cause Milutinov shows a lot of toughness. Also athleticism is good and all but I think you got to factor in other things as well. I'd prefer a higher IQ player like a Splitter or Oberto than just an athletic finishing big. They are exciting and all but sound defense, positioning and smart passing are great too. Plus Dedmon fouled a lot. I hope he does well elsewhere but I wouldn't be surprised if he hits the ground hard as opposed to running. I guess I just want a Spur like player playing in the post. It doesn't have to be flashy or anything, just someone who gets the job done. I think Milutinov would be a better all around player right now if he joined the team. The only thing I don't like is the moving screens he constantly sets.
Is Dedmon a daughter?
Tiago will be on the bench more than Dedmon last season. The only difference, Tiago will wear more suit and tie than Spurs uni.
His offensive game was entirely predicated on oops and putbacks. He had no jump shot and he had no post game. I cannot even recall him dribbling.
On the other side of the court he was a plus weakside defender and serviceable against the post. He fouled too much on the perimeter.
His defense will be missed. We could see that last year when they benched him. The issue was on offense where teams figured they could rotate off him and easily get back in time to put a body on him. That took away the alley oop entirely and mitigated his offensive rebounding significantly. Houston got a lot of mileage out of it and good defensive centers like Green or Gasol could absolutely romp. Reminded me of Kawhi matched up on Prince against the Grizzlies a few years ago.
I would rather take the MLE and spend some of it on Baynes as opposed to all of it on Dedmon. Knows the system. Similar rim and perimeter defender, rebounder. Better post defender. Better jumpshot, roll man, passer, and post player. Ideal backup center.
Dedmon showed a lot of promise for things he might do - if he got better. If he was 21, and fresh out of college, I could see why people would be optimistic. He'll turn 28 in August. And when he got his shot as a starter, he just didn't do much with it. I'd like to have seen him opt in and come back at that price - and hopefully step up and actually earn a bigger deal. But throwing a lot more money and years into a contract would be dumb. I hope he gets enough to secure his future. Just not from the Spurs.
but neither are Aldridge, Green, or Gasol
100% agree. If he were a kid, I'd be happy. But he's in his prime and meh. Simmons has the same problem to a much lesser degree. Bertans and Kyle also need to make "the move" in the next 2 to 3 years or they're gonna become journeymen types.
What did Bill Parcells say? "At some point, you are what you are."
Where did you hear that?
Darn, I really liked the guy. I liked that he was willing to mix it up and do the dirty work. I know his offense was limited, and that is why he probably lost his court time, but I still think he should have played more.
ing Javale Mcgee is getting his shine on, but the Spurs can't use Dedmon!!! Smh
Naw, I bet he goes to the Mavs
This.
The "Dedman can't play because of his offense" is soo discriminatory.
Not sure why, at this early stage, Folks herr are saying that the Spurs want to move on from him. The Spurs interest or lack of interest in keeping Dedmon had nothing to do with him opting out. He had a 3m option, so even if he gets 4m next year it's worth the opt out.
I don't know if it's true, and if it happened in the locker room it would have to come from one of the other players. But even if it's true, it doesn't make me not like the guy. It's a lot better than guys laughing on the bench when the team is getting its ass kicked. I'd like to think that Pop is big enough not to make it a long-term issue, but I'm not so sure about that.
"I'm the coach - I don't have to get over myself."
I liked the guy and think he has a lot more to offer, he is quick for a big guy and has talent. I hope we find a way to keep him.
Because if the Spurs have told him they planned on giving him big minutes next year, then it's possible that opting in then getting a huge deal in 2018 would be better. But if they told him he's in for more of this, may as well leave. But you're right that this is not definitive.
Deadman is awful.
I hope he enjoys playing in China tbh.
His transition defense begs to differ my friend.
I don't know what other people are saying, but I'm saying that the Spurs aren't going to mortgage the future for him. If he had opted in, they would have been glad to have him at that price.
If Dedmon wound up coming off the bench behind Gasol again, his stock takes a hit. He's right to go looking for the best contract he can get right now. If he has a breakout year as a starter, maybe he would have been better waiting. But if he doesn't, he's never worth more than he is right this moment. Someone may offer him a big contract. I can't see the Spurs chasing him if they do.
I still remember the comments Tony made to him after the game against Philadelphia where he had a big double double, TP said something like, hey what are you doing? We're trying to re-sign you next year. I wonder where it all went sour from that point.
If he was angry in the playoffs, where do you guys think he was coming from? Do you think he was mad because could help the Spurs win, or do you think he wanted playing time to increase his contract. I assume early in the playoffs he wanted to play, but maybe when Kawhi went out in game 1, Dedmon was looking for minutes to increase his value. Does anyone think he was looking at it from a next contract angle?
I really liked the guy. If he just wanted to win and that is why he was angry, then I am OK with him voicing his displeasure. After Kawhi got hurt though, I have no idea why he didn't get more court time, so I can see that being a boiling point where he just had enough and started really getting angry. There was no reason not to play him from that point on IMO. Even if it was just 10 minute a game to see if he could make an impact. I really don't know why he was so deep on the bench. Surely it's not for him standing up for himself against the Rockets. I would have done the same thing. F$%^, who am I kidding, I would have gone Rasheed Wallace on their asses and gotten into with them after the game.
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