PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers made a move in the buyout market after the trade deadline when they brought in Dewayne Dedmon on a deal for the rest of the season. He stands 7 feet tall, so he brings some much-needed size to the backup big man spot.
While Dedmon has not yet played for the Sixers due to left hip tightness, Philadelphia expects him to bring a toughness and a veteran presence to the bench. In 30 games with the Miami Heat, he averaged 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds before being sent to the San Antonio Spurs in a deal and was waived.
With the Sixers taking on the Heat on Monday at home to begin a home-and-home series, Dedmon’s former teammate, Tyler Herro, was excited for him.
“That’s my guy, Dedmon!” exclaimed Herro. “That’s my dog. I’m sad he’s gone, but he’s another dude that’s just a good leader, a good teammate, a good leader in the locker room. He’s gonna help the Sixers for sure. He’ll definitely help.”
Time will tell when Dedmon will make his debut for the Sixers, but one has to figure that he will make some type of difference off the bench. While Paul Reed has been playing well lately, the Sixers need some experience and size in the playoffs and Dedmon has both.
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