In the offseason in 2016, Dedmon was brought to San Antonio by a 2-year, $6 million contract. What many people did not expect is that now known as "Cute De" by Spurs fans, he is growing into the post- Duncan late-stage San Antonio Spurs' most reliable insider Patron saint . 
in Spurs win over the Detroit Pistons. Diamond faced All-Star center Drummond scored a double-double with 17 points and 17 rebounds, both of which were career highs. Drummond scored only 12 points on 5 of 17 shots. It was after this game that he surpassed with a defensive efficiency of 97.2 Gobert in the defensive efficiency list.
In fact, it is the Spurs in the future that Diamond's role in the Spurs team has become more and more important. Whether it is Aldridge or Paul Gasol , they are all inside players with strong offense and weak defense. The existence of these two can completely make up for the offensive contributions of old Duncan after he left, but the guarantee of the Spurs' record for so many years is Duncan's defense. Diamond's existence has allowed the Spurs' inside defense to stand at the top of the league after losing Duncan. His mobility, his defensive vitality, and his second-end ability after grabbing frontcourt rebounds are all missing from the Spurs. It can be said that Diamond is a defensive center tailored for the Spurs.
As long as Dedmon is not troubled by injuries, there will be a contract of no less than $60 million awaiting him this summer. The goal he set for himself, at the age of 27, is the DPOY of the league.
