Dedmon to the Spurs

[ceperez]

He was my #1 choice for the off-season, tbh(knowing Durant had 0% chance of joining the Spurs)..nice buy-low option that should thrive with real coaching and teammates(which he didn't have in Orlando)

Still a project on offense, can't create for himself, but great pick&roll and finisher off the catch(draws a lot of and-1s, too, IIRC)..defense is his strength, though, particularly rim protection, although fouling is an issue for him..

Quite underwelmed, but he's got height and a good vertical. Not very skilled, but DeAndre Jordan isn't very skilled also but is a menace.

[BillMc]

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[UZER]

I hope he can make layups and catch bounce passes on the break. He ain't gonna be dunking like that here.

[HarlemHeat37]

The Spurs are serious underdogs, despite what many here think, tbh..barring injury, they have a slim chance of contending by signing washed-up veterans and finished products IMO..

While part of the reason they are loading up with young, unknown players(and banking on Anderson, Simmons, etc) and Internationals is to be fiscally efficient, it's also the correct strategy from a basketball perspective IMO..they need to hit on some of these buy-low projects, they are loading up on athleticism and potential shooters..the unknown that leads to potential disappointment is still better than adding finished products with just an average ROI..

Manu and Mills are the veterans on the bench..Ginobili, in particular, is the leader of the 2nd unit and he's going to run things most of the time, anyways..I'm excited that they're surrounding them with young-ish, athletic players and potential shooters, rather than washed-up, known products like Kevin Martin..

[gambit1990]

i really like this

[benefactor]

Quite underwelmed, but he's got height and a good vertical. Not very skilled, but DeAndre Jordan isn't very skilled also but is a menace.

But you love the out of some scrubs that will never be real NBA players. Just stop posting.

[Kawhitstorm]

I was watching this dude the other day in the summer league, he stood out.

That's the WRONG Dedmon.

[spurraider21]

better pg than Parker

[r0drig0lac]

[phxspurfan]

The Spurs are serious underdogs, despite what many here think, tbh..barring injury, they have a slim chance of contending by signing washed-up veterans and finished products IMO..

While part of the reason they are loading up with young, unknown players(and banking on Anderson, Simmons, etc) and Internationals is to be fiscally efficient, it's also the correct strategy from a basketball perspective IMO..they need to hit on some of these buy-low projects, they are loading up on athleticism and potential shooters..the unknown that leads to potential disappointment is still better than adding finished products with just an average ROI..

Manu and Mills are the veterans on the bench..Ginobili, in particular, is the leader of the 2nd unit and he's going to run things most of the time, anyways..I'm excited that they're surrounding them with young-ish, athletic players and potential shooters, rather than washed-up, known products like Kevin Martin..

Good post. I also like the strategy of young athletic dudes entering their primes versus a bunch of washed up vets. Remember that season (08 I think) when we had all those washed up vets and thought we would ring, lol. Finley, van exel, etc.

[jermaine]

Jordan an Howard comes to mind watching this guy. But can hit the midrange a bit. The Spurs hasn't had a guy that loves the paint an rebound since Blair. Only this nicca got height to go with it. We sure haven't had anyone who finishes like he does that i can remember.

[montgod]

So I would assume there goes all the cap space along w/Manu signing. Anyone else that comes, would have to be a minimum deal I would assume.

[gambit1990]

i wanted thomas robinson but dedmon is taller so i'm fine with it. would've taken either over boban.

[intlspurshk]

It looks like Budford has gradually implemented his plan to fill the roster with long players. I really like these moves and Spurs finally moved away from the signing of the veterans and fcuk GW & small balls.

[gambit1990]

get him in pick n rolls with simmons, kawhi, manu.

[eDizzle20]

Great pickup and value.

[timtonymanu]

Nice!

[DPG21920]

I am so pumped. Along with HH & Chinook, I really wanted this guy especially when it became more apparent West/Tim were gone.

Spurs needed a big with bounce after having LMA/Tim/West/Bonner/Boris/Boban. He is that guy. He's not an all-star but for this money, he's one of the only players with enough upside and fit to be a home run which is what SA needs in order to have a high ceiling.

He reminds me of a Brandon Wright type. His advanced numbers are really solid and he is exactly the type of player that SA needed.

Between upside, actual fit/team need this was a home run signing!!

He & Terrence Jones were the guys I really wanted outside of Pau, so I'm ecstatic.

[ceperez]

I am so pumped. Along with HH & Chinook, I really wanted this guy especially when it became more apparent West/Tim were gone.

Spurs needed a big with bounce after having LMA/Tim/West/Bonner/Boris/Boban. He is that guy. He's not an all-star but for this money, he's one of the only players with enough upside and fit to be a home run which is what SA needs in order to have a high ceiling.

He reminds me of a Brandon Wright type. His advanced numbers are really solid and he is exactly the type of player that SA needed.

Between upside, actual fit/team need this was a home run signing!!

He & Terrence Jones were the guys I really wanted outside of Pau, so I'm ecstatic.

Well, I like your enthusiasm. Does he know how to pass?

[DPG21920]

Also, two things:

1. Thank GOD SA was on his trail. I was really worried with the reports on GS going after Dedmon. He would have been a massive grab for them regardless of if he actually panned out. They can't have anymore upside and keeping him out of GS hands was big. It also relieves me because it means SA was truly hunting for bigs like him which they recognize is a big need. Things are on the right track!

2. It's also good to see that my logic held true. Many people on here were questioning why "Dedmon would choose SA over GS". I have been saying that with Tim/West/Boban/Boris gone there is actual playing time available for bigs and with Pau/LMA it would be a VERY attractive place for upside younger-ish bigs to play because they would get a great coach, have the "Spurs branding" on them now & get actual rotation minutes.

Great to see that logic held true with Dedmon

[Keepin' it real]

Well, I like your enthusiasm. Does he know how to pass?

He's not a point guard. He's a 7 foot 1 center bought on the cheap. Who cares if he can pass?

[Nathan89]

Also, two things:

1. Thank GOD SA was on his trail. I was really worried with the reports on GS going after Dedmon. He would have been a massive grab for them regardless of if he actually panned out. They can't have anymore upside and keeping him out of GS hands was big. It also relieves me because it means SA was truly hunting for bigs like him which they recognize is a big need. Things are on the right track!

2. It's also good to see that my logic held true. Many people on here were questioning why "Dedmon would choose SA over GS". I have been saying that with Tim/West/Boban/Boris gone there is actual playing time available for bigs and with Pau/LMA it would be a VERY attractive place for upside younger-ish bigs to play because they would get a great coach, have the "Spurs branding" on them now & get actual rotation minutes.

Great to see that logic held true with Dedmon

Did we not pay him more than GSW could offer?

[BillMc]

Also, two things:

1. Thank GOD SA was on his trail. I was really worried with the reports on GS going after Dedmon. He would have been a massive grab for them regardless of if he actually panned out. They can't have anymore upside and keeping him out of GS hands was big. It also relieves me because it means SA was truly hunting for bigs like him which they recognize is a big need. Things are on the right track!

2. It's also good to see that my logic held true. Many people on here were questioning why "Dedmon would choose SA over GS". I have been saying that with Tim/West/Boban/Boris gone there is actual playing time available for bigs and with Pau/LMA it would be a VERY attractive place for upside younger-ish bigs to play because they would get a great coach, have the "Spurs branding" on them now & get actual rotation minutes.

Great to see that logic held true with Dedmon

Nice post.

I hope he blossoms under our coaching staff and veteran's attention. Everyone is so hi on him, and don't want to be a bringdown, but what his weaknesses? Why hasn't he been more successful so far in the NBA?

[DPG21920]

Did we not pay him more than GSW could offer?

Not sure. Even if so, it was not so much to where people were claiming that "No way he signs with SA over GS, why would he". No where in those types of posts was money really mentioned either IIRC.

[callo1]

Jeez, I was hoping for Drew Gooden or Carlos Boozer: