History of Jared Dudley in Timeline

Jared Dudley is an American professional basketball coach and former NBA player. Currently an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks, he previously played as a forward. Dudley played college basketball for the Boston College Eagles.

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July 10, 1985: Jared Dudley's Birth

On July 10, 1985, Jared Anthony Dudley was born. He is an American professional basketball coach and former player.

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2004: Nickname "Junkyard Dog"

During the 2004-05 season while playing for the Boston College Eagles, Jared Dudley earned the nickname "Junkyard Dog" for his toughness and nose for the ball.

January 19, 2005: Career-high 36 Points

On January 19, 2005, Jared Dudley scored a career-high 36 points against Villanova during his sophomore season.

November 29, 2006: Scored 30 points against Michigan State

On November 29, 2006, Jared Dudley scored 30 points against Michigan State on national television.

June 28, 2007: NBA Draft

On June 28, 2007, Jared Dudley was drafted 22nd overall in the NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats.

November 24, 2007: First NBA Start

On November 24, 2007, Jared Dudley made his first start in the NBA for the Charlotte Bobcats against Boston, scoring 11 points and grabbing nine rebounds.

2007: ACC Player of the Year

After his senior season in 2007, Jared Dudley was voted the ACC Player of the Year and was a second team All-American.

2007: Drafted by Charlotte Bobcats

In 2007, Jared Dudley was selected with the 22nd overall pick in the NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats.

December 2008: Traded to Phoenix Suns

In December 2008, Jared Dudley was traded from the Charlotte Bobcats to the Phoenix Suns.

December 18, 2008: Traded to the Phoenix Suns

On December 18, 2008, Jared Dudley, along with teammate Jason Richardson and the Bobcats' 2010 second round pick, were traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Raja Bell, Boris Diaw, and Sean Singletary.

2008: Played 20 Games for the Bobcats

In 2008, Jared Dudley played 20 games for the Charlotte Bobcats, averaging a career-low 5.4 points per game.

2009: Key Player

In the 2009–10 season Dudley was a key player.

2010: Career-High Points Per Game

During the 2010–11 season, Jared Dudley averaged a career-high 10.6 points per game while playing in all 82 games and starting a career-high 15 of them.

2010: Second Round Pick

In 2010, Dudley along with teammate Jason Richardson were traded for Raja Bell, Boris Diaw, and Sean Singletary.

2010: NBA Playoffs

In the 2009–10 season Dudley was a key player in the 2010 NBA Playoffs, playing in all 16 of the Suns' playoff games and shooting 42.4% on three-pointers. The Suns lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.

2011: Increased Career High

During the shortened 2011–12 season, Jared Dudley increased his career high with 12.7 points.

December 27, 2012: Career-High 36 Points

On December 27, 2012, Jared Dudley recorded a career-high 36 points against the New York Knicks.

July 10, 2013: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

On July 10, 2013, Jared Dudley was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team deal.

July 2013: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

In July 2013, Jared Dudley was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.

2013: Appeared in Movie 43

In 2013, Jared Dudley appeared in the comedy film "Movie 43" as a basketball player named Moses.

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January 20, 2014: Lost Starting Position

On January 20, 2014, Matt Barnes replaced Jared Dudley as the Clippers' starting small forward.

August 2014: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

In August 2014, Jared Dudley was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

August 26, 2014: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

On August 26, 2014, Jared Dudley was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

December 26, 2014: Perfect Shooting Game

On December 26, 2014, Jared Dudley became the first player to shoot 100% from the field for an entire game with at least 10 overall shots and 3 three-point shots. He scored 24 points in a victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

June 30, 2015: Opted in with the Bucks

On June 30, 2015, Jared Dudley opted in with the Bucks for the 2015–16 season.

July 9, 2015: Traded to Washington Wizards

On July 9, 2015, Jared Dudley was traded to the Washington Wizards.

July 2015: Traded to Washington Wizards

In July 2015, Jared Dudley was traded to the Washington Wizards.

2015: Second Round Draft Pick

In 2015, Dudley was traded for Carlos Delfino, Miroslav Raduljica and a 2015 second round draft pick.

July 8, 2016: Signed with Phoenix Suns

On July 8, 2016, Jared Dudley signed with the Phoenix Suns, returning to the franchise for a second stint.

July 2016: Returned to Phoenix Suns

In July 2016, Jared Dudley returned to the Phoenix Suns for a second stint.

March 24, 2017: Season-High 10 Assists

On March 24, 2017, Jared Dudley recorded a season-high 10 assists in a loss to the Boston Celtics.

June 23, 2017: Toe Procedure

On June 23, 2017, Jared Dudley underwent a left toe ligament and bone procedure, ruling him out for three to four months.

2017: Conditional First Round Draft Pick

In 2017, Dudley was traded to the Bucks for conditional first round draft pick.

July 2018: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

In July 2018, Jared Dudley was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

July 20, 2018: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

On July 20, 2018, Jared Dudley was traded to the Brooklyn Nets.

July 7, 2019: Signed with Los Angeles Lakers

On July 7, 2019, Jared Dudley signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for $2.6 million.

July 2019: Signed with Los Angeles Lakers

On July 2019, Jared Dudley signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

2019: Feud with Ben Simmons and Fined

During Round 1 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, Jared Dudley had a feud with Philadelphia 76ers player Ben Simmons. He was fined $25,000 for the incident.

August 13, 2020: Season-High Assists

On August 13, 2020, Jared Dudley logged a season-high five assists in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.

November 2020: Re-signed with Los Angeles Lakers

In November 2020, Jared Dudley re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 30, 2020: Re-signed with the Lakers

On November 30, 2020, Jared Dudley re-signed with the Lakers on another 1-year, $2.6 million contract.

2020: NBA Finals won

In 2020 his book talked about his personal experience, feelings, and the settings for the Lakers' 17th NBA Finals won inside the 2020 NBA Bubble at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

February 2, 2021: Released E-Book

On February 2, 2021, Jared Dudley and Carvell Wallace released a short, mostly autobiographical e-book called "Inside the NBA Bubble: A Championship Season under Quarantine" on Amazon.

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February 24, 2021: Scored Season High

On February 24, 2021, Dudley scored a season-high 3 points along with four rebounds and an assist in an 89–114 blowout loss to the Utah Jazz.

May 16, 2021: Returned from Injury

On May 16, 2021, Jared Dudley made his return from injury after missing 33 games, playing four minutes in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

August 2021: Retirement and Joining Mavericks Coaching Staff

In August 2021, Jared Dudley retired from playing basketball and joined the Dallas Mavericks' coaching staff.

August 24, 2021: Retirement and Joining Mavericks Coaching Staff

On August 24, 2021, Jared Dudley announced his retirement from the NBA and joined Jason Kidd's coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach.