The curious case of Dewayne Dedmon

The Curious Case of Dewayne Dedmon

By Sam Skubala | Apr 4, 2016

Oct 30, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Dewayne Dedmon (3) blocks Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler (5) shot during the second half at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 139-136 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dewayne Dedmon, Tobias Harris, Orlando Magic, Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Timberwolves

Apr 3, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots the ball over Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) and center Dewayne Dedmon (3) during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Where to Go?

So how could Dedmon develop his game to get back into the Magic’s rotation?

Notably, he has been working on his outside shot, and despite shooting just 7 for 23 on mid-range shots this season, it is clear he is making a conscious effort to continually improve from distance. Dedmon was only 2 for 6 on mid-range jumpers last year.

Furthermore, he has been able to improve his hands — lowering his turnover rate from (an extraordinarily high) 21.1 percent in 2015 to 13.4 percent this season. Continuing to improve his ball security, and the ease with which he handles the ball will be essential in him growing into a role as part of the Magic’s offense.

One advantage Dedmon has over the other Magic bigs is his athleticism — if he can improve his offensive game, and his defensive decision-making, then he has all the tools to play an active part in the Magic’s rotation the rest of this season and perhaps a solid investment into next.

Next: Uncertainty and promise