Jared Dudley: From NBA Champ to Coaching Nuggets

Jared Dudley, a seasoned 14-year NBA veteran and an NBA champion, commenced his professional basketball career with the Charlotte Bobcats. He was initially selected with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.

During his rookie season, Dudley demonstrated solid performance for the Bobcats. Charlotte later traded him and Jason Richardson to the Phoenix Suns. Dudley evolved into a valuable role player, with his most statistically impressive season occurring in 2011-12.

Known for his positive locker room presence, Dudley was instrumental in the Los Angeles Lakers securing the 2020 NBA championship. He concluded his extensive playing career, which spanned 904 games, with averages of 7.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.8 steals per game. As of 2026, he is currently serving as an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets.