Jared Dudley

Basketball Player

199 Quotes

I've had to guard Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Dirk Nowitzki. I've had to guard the best person on the opposing team.

Obviously your knees are real big when shooting.

When guys feel like it's a contract year so you're forcing, you're stressing, you're trying to do that, what I try to tell them is GMs and scouts don't even look at your points per game. They look at your efficiency, your plus-minus. Everything's so analytical. You can average 15 and be a terrible analytic player - you're not going to get paid.

At one point in the NBA in my second year, I was a two-guard.

I try and be very vocal. You know, talking to people and getting on guys. I try to help guys get in the right position whether it be on offense or defense.

I understand how powerful social media can be.

I've always been an outgoing guy. But I know as an athlete, I have an obligation to be a role model.

You don't really realize when you become a 'veteran' - it just sort of happens.

Being a leader is natural to me.

Let me tell you, NBA free agency is wild. It's like an even worse version of speed dating.

It's something I pride myself on because in the NBA a lot of people are good offensively but you can set yourself apart on the defensive end. I can bring a lot of energy.

I want to give myself options and maybe be able to work at ESPN, or do blogs at NBC or be a sports reporter.

Most athletes get in shape by playing.

I wasn't really built for athleticism or speed, I always had to rely on my mind and my instincts.

Offensively, I have a high basketball IQ, I look to get everyone involved, set screens, take charges, get steals; all of the little things.

There are so many Clippers fans in San Diego.

I'm a big movie guy.

Games can be won or lost in one or two plays.

I'm trying to get an internship at the ESPYS. I'd like to do interviews on the red carpet.

I think when you play the right way, you get rewarded and throughout my career it's been that way.

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