Jared Dudley joins Jason Kidd’s coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks

Jared Dudley’s NBA career comes to an end as he joins the Dallas Mavericks coaching staff, the 14-year-old veteran said on Twitter Tuesday afternoon.

In a pair of tweets, Dudley thanked the Los Angeles Lakers organization – specifically naming LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jeanie Buss – for helping him win a title at the end of his career before announcing that he was taking a job with the Mavericks. He also thanked a number of current and former NBA players.

I have been preparing for this moment for a long time! In-depth discussions with Nash, Hill, Shaq, Bron, Booker, Beal, AD, Giannis, the list goes on. Very happy to join the MAVS and JKidd team! Perfect fit and timeliness … time to get down to business

– Jared Dudley (@ JaredDudley619) August 24, 2021

Dude what a ride! 14-year career in the NBA ended by winning an NBA championship with the @Lakers! I just want to thank GOD for blessing me, I also want to thank personally @King James @ AntDavis23 @JeanieBuss and the organization of the Lakers, Sans Bron and AD I do not join LAL nor wing a 💍

– Jared Dudley (@ JaredDudley619) August 24, 2021

“I’ve been planning this moment for a long time! Extensive discussions with Nash, Hill, Shaq, Bron, Booker, Beal, AD, Giannis, the list goes on … Very happy to join the MAVS and JKidd team! Perfect fit and opportunity … It’s time to get down to business, ”Dudley tweeted.

Dudley joins a Dallas team led by Jason Kidd, who has served as an assistant coach for the Lakers for the past two seasons.

Dudley was a first-round draft pick by the then Charlotte Bobcats in 2007, playing there the first season and a half of his career. He also played with Phoenix (twice), the LA Clippers, Milwaukee, Washington and Brooklyn before ending his career with the Lakers.

In 904 games, Dudley has averaged 7.3 points and 3.2 rebounds as a reserve for most of his career, embracing that role of veteran presence in his final seasons.