Jared Dudley

Jared Dudley (born July 10, 1985) is a former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. Raised in San Diego, California, he played college basketball for the Boston College Eagles, earning ACC Player of the Year honors in 2007. Drafted 22nd overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2007 NBA Draft, Dudley went on to play for several teams, including the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, and Los Angeles Lakers. He won an NBA Championship with the Lakers in 2020. Celebwikicorner+7Players Bio+7+7+6FamousBiography.io+6Gossip Gist+6+1

Known for his leadership and basketball IQ, Dudley transitioned into coaching after retiring in 2021. He joined the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach under head coach Jason Kidd. In July 2025, he accepted an offer to become the top assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets. Dudley is also the co-author of the e-book Inside the NBA Bubble: A Championship Season under Quarantine, which provides an insider's perspective on the Lakers' 2020 championship run during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reuters+1+1+1

Notable Quotes by Jared Dudley:

“You've got to know your role. I was never built like someone who was 6-9 or 6-10, didn't have athleticism and became a good shooter. Wasn't a natural shooter. So for me, it's being smart.” BrainyQuote+1

“When things go wrong, that's when you show your leadership. It's easy to be a leader when things are going well.” BrainyQuote+1

“A star player, even when he's not shooting the ball in crunch time, he's making the decisions and making the plays.” +5BrainyQuote+5BrainyQuote+5

Dudley's career exemplifies the impact of leadership and adaptability in professional sports, both on and off the court.Reuters+1