The Underrated, Yet Essential Dewayne Dedmon

The Underrated and Important Dewayne Dedmon

Mar 6, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Dewayne Dedmon (3) and guard Victor Oladipo (5) and guard Elfrid Payton (4) celebrate during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Amway Center. The Magic won 119-114. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 11, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; New York Knicks center Andrea Bargnani (77) and Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. try to hold back Orlando Magic center Dewayne Dedmon (3) during the fourth quarter at Amway Center. The Magic won 89-83. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Work on the glass

Dedmon is also a strong rebounder, which can help the team significantly.

He grabbed about 19.3 percent of all available rebounds, including 23.5 percent on the offensive end and 15.3 percent on the defensive end.

His stellar offensive rebounding can especially help bolster the offense if he improves his confidence and touch on putback opportunities. He hit 41 of his 71 putback attempts, and the team scored 1.03 points per possession off his putback chances.

That will be important as he looks to get himself involved and make himself valuable on offense, perhaps his biggest weakness.

Dedmon is not the rebounder Nikola Vucevic is, but with his defensive strength it is an important part for him to continue developing as he carves out a role on the team.

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