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Jared Dudley: I love it how when I try and talk about Great players in the NBA like D12 you guys think I'm not allowed to speak cuz I'm not an All Star lol Twitter

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Jared Dudley: The media can keep callin KG old and say he's lost a step, Well that same old man is signing his 4th deal worth 34mill! Lol I wish I was old Twitter

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Jared Dudley: Congrats to Kendall Marshall!!! welcome to the Phx Suns family.. Twitter

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Steve Nash has had a busy summer thus far, and it has a lot more to do with his off-court activities than his upcoming decision as a free agent. He just held his annual charity soccer game in New York City yesterday, and though we don’t have full footage yet, we do have this clip of Mike Dunleavy Jr. getting nailed with a soccer ball by Elton Brand, via Dan Devine. Nash has also been producing a parody movie series that is written, directed and starred by himself called “Nash, Camera, Action” with NOC. The latest called “The Point Guard Strikes Black” with Jared Dudley is an absolute doozy. SheridanHoops

Phoenix Suns, Elton Brand, Steve Nash, Jared Dudley 

In last week’s first NBA Social Media Awards, Suns swingman and JMZ/JSPN founder Jared Dudley won the BIG (Best in Game) Award for his creative use of social media across multiple platforms. Dudley even picked up the award in person. Dudley treats fans well by responding to questions and comments on Twitter, doing ticket giveaways and making videos in which he interviews teammates. He has come a long way from reporting that LeBron James was picking New York the night prior to “The Decision.” “I wanted to give the fans a little inside look at the Phoenix Suns and NBA players,” Dudley said at the award show co-hosted by former teammate Shaquile O’Neal. “So I take you guys in the locker room, on the plane and the bus and you see how crazy guys like Shaq are behind the scenes.” Arizona Republic

Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley, Twitter 

The Phoenix Suns are proud to boast that in the inaugural presentation of the NBA SMA winners Jared Dudley was the winner of the "BIG" (Best in Game) award which honors a player who best connected with fans through the use of social media. Whether it's JMZ /JSPN vidoes posted on Twitter or Facebook, or engaging questions posed to fans about current events, trends or food spots around the country - Dudley does indeed provide a unique and entertaining perspective on the life of a professional basketball player in the NBA. Bright Side of the Sun

Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley 

Will the Phoenix Suns be able to re-sign Steve Nash this offseason? That’s the big question looming over the team because it’ll likely determine whether Phoenix tries to retool for a playoff run or start the rebuilding process. Nobody is sure what Nash is going to do this summer, but his teammate Jared Dudley believes the Suns have a shot at re-signing him. “If he wants to go try to win a championship, hey, more power to him,” Dudley said. “If he wants to stay and help this process, more power to him. I definitely think he’ll weigh his options and see what he can do. Steve wants to compete and he wants to play for an organization that wants to compete. If he feels that’s the Suns or another organization, he’ll definitely decide that, but I definitely think it’s 50/50. I think the Suns have a huge, real shot at bringing him back.” HoopsWorld

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J. Michael Falgoust: #Suns F Jared Dudley estimates that 70 to 80% of #nba players are pulling for #Thunder over #Heat on espnradio Twitter

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Jared Dudley: This is crazy.. Those judges n vegas need to be fired ASAP!!!! I never felt so cheated of my money in my Life!!!! Twitter

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"We're obviously going to have to upgrade our talent," Gentry said. "We have to continue to get improvement out of our young players like Markieff (Morris). I think Jared Dudley has made improvements. We have to get Robin (Lopez) to the point where he's consistently playing (well). I don't think we're a championship team. But I definitely think with the addition of a couple of guys here and there in free agency, we can get back in the mix and be a factor, for sure." Arizona Republic

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It's been six years since Suns' guard Steve Nash won the second of his back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player Awards. But at the age of 38, Nash is still collecting hardware. Hoopshype.com, a popular basketball website, has named Nash its "Tweeter of the Year" for the second straight season. "It ranks high," Nash said in an interview with Hoopshype when asked how prestigious this honor is. "To be able to go back-to-back and beat people like Jared Dudley and Kevin Durant - there are some great tweeters out there. So to be able to out-tweet those guys, it means all those hours of boredom have paid off." Arizona's Sports Page

Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant, Steve Nash, Jared Dudley, Twitter 

Dudley on his fourth dunk of his season being possibly his best over Granger: "I've got so many. It's up there. It was a good dunk. Hand was over the rim. It takes me about 40 games to get my legs under me. It's how my body reacts. Arizona Republic

Indiana Pacers, Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley, Danny Granger 

Jared Dudley: Are u serious?!!!!! Way to keep fighting!!!! I'm proud of my teammates. We was down the whole game but battled back. Made it an UGLY game Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley 

It’s not just the 800,000+ people that follow them that notice either. It’s national basketball websites too. Both Nash and Dudley are up for this year’s HoopsHype 2011 Tweeter of the Year. Currently Nash is leading the field of 16 and Dudley is not far behind in third. If Nash’s lead holds up it will be the second consecutive year he won the award (Nash being named the best at something in back-to- back years? Yeah, he’s familiar with that.) If you enjoy two of the Suns’ bigger characters, make sure to cast your vote here and show them some support. Suns.com

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Jared Dudley: vote for @Jared Dudley for best NBA Tweeter of the Year here!!! http://bit.ly/wJBoGa After u vote let me know I'll RT you! Thanks again Twitter

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Jorge Sierra: Kevin Durant (@Kevin Durant), @Kevin Love and @Jared Dudley trail @Steve Nash in the NBA Tweeter of the Year vote. http://bit.ly/wJBoGa Twitter

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The way Jared Dudley speaks has much in common with the way he plays. The words run into each other quickly and logically across a variety of topics. His style of play is equally fast and smart and versatile. Put it all together and those who know him are unable to find the words to describe him. "It's hard to explain him,'' said Suns coach Alvin Gentry. "I was trying to think of anybody else in sports that you could relate to him. But I can't think of anybody, he's just so unique." SI.com

Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley 

The Suns' base of talent has been diminishing in recent years, yet they've remained upbeat because of the optimistic leadership of Nash, Grant Hill and Dudley. At 26, Dudley's more accomplished teammates are at least a decade older than him, and he's trying to learn as much as he can from them. He slimmed down to his current 225 pounds by following Nash's diet advice after Dudley was traded to the Suns from Charlotte midway through his second NBA season in 2008-09. "He doesn't even treat himself, because he wants to be able to still play," said Dudley of Nash's refusal of desserts and other sweets. "People say, 'when is he going to slow down?' He knows if he starts slipping on his diet, it will be quicker to that [decline]." SI.com

Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley 

Suns swingman Jared Dudley is one of the more fun guys to talk to around the league, a guy kind of up for anything. Like making fun of the future broadcasting career we all know he has. Best part of this is the end when Dudley tries to broadcast a youth badminton game. Yelling “miss” at the junior high kids on the other team. Sweet. NBCSports.com

Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley 

Jared Dudley: I'm very impress with R.Rubio play.. Plays like a veteran. Very in control might the right passes.Still waiting to see that jump shot though Twitter

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