SACRAMENTO, Calif. _ There is growing concern in Sacramento regarding the whereabouts of Kings center Dewayne Dedmon, who hasn't been seen in an NBA basketball game for two weeks.
There have been a number of sightings of Dedmon on the team's bench, but he hasn't dialed up his signature 3-point celebration and there have been no other signs of activity in box scores over the past six games. Dedmon's disappearance created a ripple effect that complicates the team's plans for prized young big man Marvin Bagley III, but there might be reason for hope.
When located inside the visitor's locker room following a game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in San Francisco, Dedmon said he is working through some difficulties _ noting he went through this a year ago in Atlanta _ and he will be back.
"Staying positive, baby, just staying positive, being true to myself," Dedmon said. "I know what I'm capable of, so when the opportunity comes, I'll be ready."
