Quotes from Jared Dudley

You get measured by how fast you run or how high you can jump or how you can dribble, and I just wasn't that kind of player.

I try to try a new restaurant every week.

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

I knew that basketball was my love and the only way for me to go to college was to get a scholarship.

I don't have to be a leading scorer or be the man.

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 knew, hey, if I can become an elite shooter, I'll be able to play in the NBA for 10-12 years.

When you win and you shoot badly, it doesn't really matter. Stats and all the other stuff doesn't matter.

Being a leader is natural to me.

We as athletes want to be validated by your peers.

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

I'm a big movie guy.

For me, to see the ball go in once or twice, it breeds confidence.

For me, that's one of my strong suits here in the NBA with reading defenses, moving side-to-side, going to pick-and-rolls.

My first game in Phoenix is something I'll remember forever.

The Warriors, when Kevin Durant came, they played more iso ball than the year before. Kevin Durant made them change who they were because of his talent.

The ultimate superstar has to have more than skill on the court. He must possess the 'It Factor' - a combination of marketable personality and championship rings.

When you look up the definition of 'superstar' in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Shaquille O'Neal.

When you're not dealing with superstars, coaches want players to fit their system. But superstars are the system.

Everyone watches the Lakers, let's be honest.

People always say I can be a party planner because I'm really good at having to go and planning things out.

What Steve Nash and Chris Paul do is they kind of hide your weaknesses.

Few big men have possessed the rare combination of power, speed and agility of Shaq.

Communication is crucial. That's why young teams aren't usually good because their communication's not good because they're not confident in the communication.