2022-23 final Philadelphia 76ers player grades: Dewayne Dedmon
The 2022-23 season ended for the Philadelphia 76ers with a Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs, so it’s time to reflect on the season.
The Sixers finished 54-28 and were third in the Eastern Conference behind the Milwaukee Bucks and the Celtics in the standings. Considering the 12-12 start, the season was a success despite the sour and familiar ending.
Now it’s time to grade each player on the roster for what he did throughout the season. In this installment, Sixers Wire looks at Dewayne Dedmon who was brought in off the buyout market to bring in size and veteran experience.
Dedmon's 2022-23 Sixers statistics (8 games)
3.5 points
3.1 rebounds
1.3 assists
0.6 blocks
59.1% field goal percentage
20% free-throw percentage
Dedmon's advanced stats
PER: 15.5
True shooting percentage: 57.9%
Rebound percentage: 19.6%
Win shares: 0.2
Dedmon's contract
2023-24: NONE (unrestricted free agent)
Thoughts
Dedmon was a big body brought in to provide some depth behind Joel Embiid should anything happen to either Paul Reed or Montrezl Harrell. His impact on the Sixers was more centered around his words of wisdom and being a guy the younger players can turn to.
When he did get some time, he was tough, he was in the right spots, and he was somebody the Sixers could rely on. Dedmon likely will not be back, but his time in Philadelphia was helpful for the younger players.
