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Dewayne Dedmon reacts to joining Sixers, discusses time with Heat

Dewayne Dedmon reacts to joining Sixers, discusses time with Heat

CAMDEN, N.J.–The Philadelphia 76ers made their move in the buyout market by bringing in veteran Dewayne Dedmon on a deal for the rest of the season. The 33-year-old played 30 games to begin the 2022-23 season with the Miami Heat and he averaged 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds and he shot 29.7% from deep on 1.2 attempts per game.

As he joins the Sixers now, he is expected to provide much-needed size as he stands at 7 feet tall. That will be a big help for Philadelphia as they have been relying on smaller options like Montrezl Harrell and Paul Reed to back up Joel Embiid.

Dedmon also has a history in Philadelphia playing 11 games for the Sixers in the 2013-14 season during The Process era. On Wednesday morning, Dedmon gave his reaction to joining the Sixers as well as why his numbers were down a bit with the Heat.

“Just style of play. I feel like I can come in and help on the defensive end, talking, communicating, and trying to be in the right spots so I felt like it was a solid fit, good choice, and it worked out.”

“Just talent everywhere. Such a talented team. You got one of the best bigs in the league in Joel, you got an established star with James (Harden), an up-and-coming guard in (Tyrese) Maxey, so it’s a great team. Being able to get up and down the floor and win games.”

“Not really. We’ll see as it comes as time goes on, but at the end of the day, it’s basketball. Gotta come in and defend first so that’s what I bring.”

“I’ve talked to a lot of players. I’ve played with a lot of people in other cities so it’s pretty good.”

“It’s a different facility, man! We was at PCOM or something like that? Nah, this is nice. I like this. This whole thing is nice. Real nice. It’s cool.”

“Shoot, what it’s been, nine years? Something like that? So I mean, it’s great growth for the organization, doing big things, especially the whole processing years has turned out in something good going on here. For myself, it’s just keep working. Keep your head down and keep working. It’s been paying off so I’m back here now and I’m ready to win.”

“I mean my journey started as a defensive player, defensive…

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