Is Dewayne Dedmon Silently Improving For the Miami Heat?
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Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon has been a constant target for criticism, dating to last season.
However, Dedmon is getting some praise on Twitter for his performances the past couple of games.
Dedmon been killing his role latelyβ¦
β πππΌπ ππΌππππ (@HeatvsHaters) November 27, 2022
Dewayne Dedmon consistently is doing what is needed in his role.
β Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) November 27, 2022
He has scored in double-digits four of his last seven games.
Dedmon is averaging 7.2 points off the bench this season while shooting 38.1 percent from three-point range. He was 6 of 7 from the field against the Atlanta Hawks Sunday night, scoring 13 points and six rebounds.
Dedmon was a member of the Hawks from 2017-2019 and again briefly in 2020. During his time in Atlanta, Dedmon averaged career-highs in nearly every statistical category. Against his former team, he made a gesture in reference to his nickname βThe Mechanic.β
Dial 'em up, Dedmon!
β Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 27, 2022
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As a backup center, Dedmonβs task is to be a role player for the Heat. His veteran experience helps with the younger players coming off the bench. In addition, his size helps defend against opponents.
Dewayne Dedmon's last four games in +/-
β Couper Moorhead (@CoupNBA) November 28, 2022
+7
+2
+2
+5
With how shorthanded Miami has been, especially deeper into the bench, Dedmon has been a rock among some inexperienced players.
Dewayne Dedmon has been an impact player for the past few weeks
β Austin (@ChefTrillie) November 26, 2022
Dedmon seems to finally be in some positive light after receiving backlash for his play.
The Heat need all the positive performances they can get. They face the Boston Celtics Nov. 30 and Dec. 2 in consecutive games. Last year the Celtics eliminated them in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Jayden Armant is a contributor to Inside the Heat. He is a student at Howard University. He can be reached at jayden.armant@bison.howard.edu or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.