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Checking in on last year’s former Orlando Magic players

By Joe Buckley

Oct 21, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Andrew Nicholson (44) dribbles the ball as Toronto Raptors center Lucas Nogueira (92) defends during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Andrew Nicholson (44) dribbles the ball as Toronto Raptors center Lucas Nogueira (92) defends during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Serge Ibaka, Orlando Magic, Dewayne Dedmon, San Antonio Spurs
Oct 12, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon (3) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Dewayne Dedmon

Dewayne Dedmon came out of left field last season. It was just his second full year with the Magic and the casual fan likely would not have been able to identify him on opening day.

Yet, as circumstances went, Dedmon found himself starting 20 games last year, despite only averaging 12 minutes per game. His stats were definitely nothing to brag about, yet he did plug a very dangerous hole for Orlando. He really showed his worth as a rebounder/defender.

The San Antonio Spurs, world-renowned for their ability to spot unseen talent, noticed this and plucked him from the Magic.

Already, six games in, critics have praised this move. In the Spurs system, Dedmon is flourishing in those hinted at talents.

Per Game Table
Season Tm G MP FG% FT% ORB DRB TRB BLK PF PTS
2016-17 SAS 7 16.6 .484 .750 2.1 4.3 6.4 1.7 3.1 5.6
Career 155 13.3 .536 .658 1.5 2.9 4.5 0.8 2.2 3.9

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 11/8/2016.

Again, the numbers will not blow anyone away, but his impact is being felt instantly. Yes, this is the Spurs, and to judge any team against them is harsh. But San Antonio is already likely making Orlando wonder about just what they gave up with Dedmon.