Former NBA player Jared Dudley joined [autotag]Theo Pinson[/autotag] on the Tidal League podcast to share a story about the time he played alongside Michael Jordan at a camp that may have led to him getting drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats.
Pinson was back on the couch for another classic interview featuring Dudley, talking basketball and sharing stories. According to Dudley, during his senior year, he attended one of Jordan’s camps in Santa Barbara and had the opportunity to play on Jordan’s team.
Dudley explains how he delivered one of his best shooting performances, impressing Jordan.
Is this why Dudley got drafted by Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Bobcats?
“My senior year at BC (Boston College), Jordan had a camp in Santa Barbara. He plays and I actually play on Jordan’s team. It’s by far the best shooting night I have ever had in my life…” – @JaredDudley619 pic.twitter.com/hNtBO2vHGu
— Tidal League (@TidalLeague) July 15, 2023
The Bobcats selected Dudley with the 22nd overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft. Dudley built quite the resume in both college and the pros. He was 2X All-ACC, 2006-07 ACC player of the year, and averaged 15.9 points and 7.2 rebounds in four years at Boston College. Dudley had a lengthy career in the NBA, retiring after 14 seasons and an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2020.
Dudley now serves as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks.
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