The 7-footer has adapted to the Spurs’ systematic passing and screening in his 49 games played and has brought an element of athleticism that’s been lacking in the Spurs front court since The Admiral, David Robinson. He has stepped in and taken the role of rim protector, which has been void since Tim Duncan’s retirement this past offseason.
The presence of a hyper-athletic center has revamped the way opponents must defend San Antonio.
He’s brought the alley-oop back to the AT&T Center and has provided some of the seasons most memorable highlights. Dewayne Dedmon is making a strong case for himself to become the Spurs’ starting center of the future.