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Free Agent centers for the Brooklyn Nets to consider

By Enoch Davy

Apr 22, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) shoots against Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (55) during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) shoots against Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (55) during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon (3) blocks a shot attempt by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon (3) blocks a shot attempt by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Dewayne Dedmon

Dewayne Dedmon announced his presence to the NBA fans with the San Antonio Spurs last season. The four-year veteran rewarded Greg Popovich ‘s trust in him by providing a great defensive presence to the Spurs team. Dedmon is a former journeyman having played for 4 different franchises in his rookie year alone, 5 in total.

Appearing in 76 regular season games, Dedmon started a little less than half of them. While playing just 17 minutes per game, Dedmon averaged a respectable six rebounds and five points. Dedmon added much-needed steel to the painted area on a team that included Pau Gasol and LaMarcus Aldridge.

Dedmon’s path through the NBA and to respectability made him a tireless worker. Though he is never mistaken for an offensive juggernaut by any metric,  Dedmon would be a perfect complement to the Net’s Brook Lopez. An athletic big who focuses primarily on defense makes Dedmon the perfect candidate for this Nets team.