Back in July, with Jared Dudley’s value at a low ebb, terms were being thrown around like buyout and retirement. But he wasn’t listening to talk of either.
Now, 20 pounds lighter than a year ago and in far better shape, Dudley prefers descriptions like defender and leader. For the oldest Net at 33, making the rotation won’t be easy.
“Not one time was waiving an option for me. I mean, I’m not giving any money back, I don’t know about you guys. That’s number one,” laughed Dudley, who arrived in a July trade with the Suns as a salary dump.