From Phoenix Suns Media Relations
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have signed forward Jared Dudley to a multi-year contract extension, the club has announced.
“Jared Dudley is a valued member of what makes this franchise special,” said Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby. “The uncertain future made these discussions challenging; but in the end, good will prevailed and we are delighted to have reached an agreement.”
Winner of the team’s 2009-10 Dan Majerle Hustle Award, the 6-7, 220-pound Dudley has established himself as one of the team’s best defenders and one of the league’s premier three-point shooters while becoming a fan-favorite in Phoenix. The fourth-year performer enjoyed a break-out year in 2009-10 in his first full season with the Suns, averaging a career-high 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and career-best 1.4 assists while seeing action in all 82 games. Dudley also led the Suns with a career-high 81 steals last season.
In addition to his defensive tenacity and trade...
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