Dedmon<3..

[TheGreatYacht]

Dedmon is still good in the starting lineup......


































... if you like trying to comeback from behind.

[TD 21]

The 5 man unit of Dedmon, Lee, Simmons, Ginobili, Mills is universally better than Deadman in the starting lineup (Per 100 poss) tbh

The 2 man combination of Dedmon-Lee is also better than the Deadman-LA combo

It was a nice little experiment against cupcake teams, but it's time switch back tbh..

Maybe, but BillMc is right, in that they've got to be sure that if/when they switch back, they do so in perpetuity. Gasol has the biggest ego on the team and was probably only going to be okay with this, if the team 1) Reached a new level (despite the fools gold record, that hasn't happened), 2) He was the clear 6th man/offensive hub off the bench (hasn't always been the case). Yo-yo him around and risk his frustration boiling over and his minimal effort dissipating.

As long as it's sometime soon, I'd wait and see if Parker can get healthy and in rhythm first before making the switch because that's a bigger key to the offense than starting center.

[TheGreatYacht]

Maybe, but BillMc is right, in that they've got to be sure that if/when they switch back, they do so in perpetuity. Gasol has the biggest ego on the team and was probably only going to be okay with this, if the team 1) Reached a new level (despite the fools gold record, that hasn't happened), 2) He was the clear 6th man/offensive hub off the bench (hasn't always been the case). Yo-yo him around and risk his frustration boiling over and his minimal effort dissipating.

As long as it's sometime soon, I'd wait and see if Parker can get healthy and in rhythm first before making the switch because that's a bigger key to the offense than starting center.

I agree with that. I remember Pau saying a couple of days ago that he doesn't care about playing in the first 5 minutes of the game as long as he's out there finishing games. That let me know he had a little bit of an ego, so if he's inserted back in the starting lineup, he has to stay there the rest of the season.

I haven't checked Dedmon's numbers when defending postups but it looks like a huge weakness by watching the games. Teams are starting to post up their Centers (no matter how ty) against him.



Made Okafor here look like Hakeem tbh

[Ditty]

He's been struggling out there recently, but he will be fine.

[TD 21]

I agree with that. I remember Pau saying a couple of days ago that he doesn't care about playing in the first 5 minutes of the game as long as he's out there finishing games. That let me know he had a little bit of an ego, so if he's inserted back in the starting lineup, he has to stay there the rest of the season.

I haven't checked Dedmon's numbers when defending postups but it looks like a huge weakness by watching the games. Teams are starting to post up their Centers (no matter how ty) against him.



Made Okafor here look like Hakeem tbh

"A little bit of an ego"? He's constantly waxing on about how intelligent and skilled he is. Gasol loves him some Gasol.

Dedmon lacks strength, particularly of the base variety and can easily be overpowered in the post by brutes. Like most freakishly athletic centers, he also lacks strong fundamentals while doing so.

He's still got Bertans beat though, who's got to be the single worst post defender in the league. Granted, he is a converted small forward, but still; it doesn't matter who it is, their eyes light up when they see him.

[SAGirl]

I think the pairing of Dedmon and Lee was a win-win for both players. They complimented each other well, being basically opposites (except for rebounding). Lee is undersized, and struggles on defense but also is immensely skilled with an intuitive understanding of offense. Dedmon is 7,0, a defensive specialist (except for the fouls) who really isn't a natural at the game given he started too late in life.

If Dedmon continues to flounder Pop had a decision to make. The problem is Pop can't just put Gasol back in the starting position really for another trial run. I don't think Pau would appreciate being yanked this way and that and I'm sure Pop had to sell him on the bench roll. If Pau does get the starting gig back it's gonna have to be for the rest of the season. Either way the time for experimenting is over. Too few games and seeding is in play.

Agreed. Dedmons minutes increase or decline depending on how he's doing but perhaps once Pau came back he really was going to see his minutes decrease anyways so it doesn't matter. Dedmon was developing a lot of chemistry with Tony who fed him lobs, etc. There's too much criticism of Tony to appreciate things like this in the forum. It when Tony plays well Spurs are much more dangerous. Tony has been injured and returning for brief periods with nags. It has affected Dedmon.

guys would just rather not acknowledge that Tony helps others (when he plays well and is healthy).

[DAF86]

Pau will start tomorrow, imho.

[Mnky]

Agreed. Dedmons minutes increase or decline depending on how he's doing but perhaps once Pau came back he really was going to see his minutes decrease anyways so it doesn't matter. Dedmon was developing a lot of chemistry with Tony who fed him lobs, etc. There's too much criticism of Tony to appreciate things like this in the forum. It when Tony plays well Spurs are much more dangerous. Tony has been injured and returning for brief periods with nags. It has affected Dedmon.

guys would just rather not acknowledge that Tony helps others (when he plays well and is healthy).

Tony had been putting together a great string of PG games. Low shot amount, decent percentage and good amount of assists. His defense was even picking up, and then he suddenly slowed down. I'm leaning towards him re aggravating his hammy or something. Fell off quick.

[BillMc]

As long as it's sometime soon, I'd wait and see if Parker can get healthy and in rhythm first before making the switch because that's a bigger key to the offense than starting center.

This.

[TD 21]

It should go without saying that Gasol has to start with Aldridge out, but it wouldn't surprise me if it takes at least a game for the genius to figure this out. Watch him start some ridiculous front line that offers no spacing or offensive focal point, them inevitably labor to score, fall in a hole and end up playing a tougher than it should be game.

The big rotation should now see Gasol and Lee start and Dedmon and Bertans backing them up. Sure, the former will more than likely get torched against starters, but it's the closest thing they have to a balanced rotation.

[lilbthebasedgod]

Gasol and Dedmon is a better combo than LMA and Dedmon anyway. Lee should be the one who moved up to replace Gasol in the SL.


Lee/LMA then Gasol/Dedmon has practically no drop off in offense and defense.

[HarlemHeat37]

Pau starting ahead of Dedmon should be a no-brainer with Aldridge out, I agree with TD21..I don't like the idea of starting Pau and Dedmon together, way too slow, but I wouldn't be surprised if Pop tries it..

[dabom]

Pau starting ahead of Dedmon should be a no-brainer with Aldridge out, I agree with TD21..I don't like the idea of starting Pau and Dedmon together, way too slow, but I wouldn't be surprised if Pop tries it..

I actually like Pau and Dedmon combo.

[TheGreatYacht]

Gasol, Dedmon
Lee, Bertans
Anderson, Simmons
Green, Ginobili
Parker, Mills

and when Kawhi comes back

Gasol, Dedmon
Anderson, Lee
Leonard, Simmons
Green, Ginobili
Parker, Mills

imo tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

2pts, 3rebs, 4 fouls from our starting Center

Losing money by the game

[Play Boban]

This scrub is dead to me tbh. Typical Spurs fans overhyping some scrub tbh.

[AaronY]

This scrub is dead to me tbh. Typical Spurs fans overhyping some scrub tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

^ Boban at least made his minutes count here tbh

[TXstbobcat]

Boban put up his numbers playing garbage time minutes. Detroit regrets giving him that contract and tried to get rid of him before the trade deadline.

[TheGreatYacht]

Boban put up his numbers playing garbage time minutes. Detroit regrets giving him that contract and tried to get rid of him before the trade deadline.

Just like some stupid team will regret paying Deadman more than 5M/per

[TXstbobcat]

Just like some stupid team will regret paying Deadman more than 5M/per

if I had to guess right now, I would predict that the Spurs will let Mills and Simmons walk and will pay Dedmon. It will be a lot more than 5 mil per season and could be a mistake just like Detroit signing Boban.

[Play Boban]

Just like some stupid team will regret paying Deadman more than 5M/per

[TheGreatYacht]

Boban is easily better than Deadman though tbh he at least forced his will on scrubs.

He's getting zero playing time in Detroit but it's not because of bad play. These are his splits.

20-29min (1 game): 22MP, 15pts, 19reb
10-19min (6 games): 12.4MP, 6.8ppg, 5.3reb
0-9min (20 games): 4.2MP, 2.3ppg, 1.6reb


^ while Okafor was dream shaking on Deadman ,


^ Boban was clowning Okafor

[CGD]

Why isn't he playing today against sactown?

[timtonymanu]

Is Deadman TGY's new player to hate on?