Is Dudley the smartest BB IQ on the team?

[amcoolio]

I think so.

Hes been inconsistent when he starts, but he needs to start again (Carroll can still get plenty of minutes). Hes the only one fighting for rebounds and boxing out, and making smart shots. Okafor's rebounds seem to come to him because hes a natural rebounder.

[CarolinaCash]

I agree......glad you started a Dudley thread. He's what Sean May should have been if he laid off the cheeseburgers, Budweiser, Goose and tonics, fried chicken, uptown cabaret buffet, etc. Dudley will be a great 4th option on a team for the next 10 years. I love his game.....just got back from the game and I just love the way he plays.

[BigSlam]

Funny you should say that CC. I was thinking the exact same thing. McMay was billed as someone who has a real nose for the ball, gets good position etc. That's just what Dude is - except Dude can stay healthy and focused.

I dig the kid a lot. I was high on him going into the draft and was thrilled, like Fats, when we drafted him.

As far as his IQ goes - I still give that prize to DA, but Dude would have to be prety close in 2nd place.

[DaBassSource]

I agree...May does that as well...but can't stay healthy...It really stands out to me...Mek gets rebounds because he is big, on the low block, and goes up strong....Duds GOES after rebounds...kind of like Wallace and Rodman but to a lesser degree...if you don't know what I mean just compare how he goes after a rebound no matter where it is...he usually positions his body to go after it during the shot...IM NOT BASHING MEK so please don't start....if Mek went after the ball like Duds he would average 20 bounds a game easy...and probably 20 points off offensive bounds...

[BigSlam]

Having a guy like Dude on the court with EO50 makes it easier for EO50 to rebound because Dude makes good position.

That's the way it should be.

[Paydro70]

I don't really understand the May comparison, but regardless, Dudley is very promising. I'm hopeful he'll see a lot of minutes, preferably at both SF and PF. I think he can be a very important part of this team going forward, though stardom is unlikely.

[DaBassSource]

I don't really understand the May comparison, but regardless, Dudley is very promising. I'm hopeful he'll see a lot of minutes, preferably at both SF and PF. I think he can be a very important part of this team going forward, though stardom is unlikely.

May used to position his body to get rebounds...that along with his good hands enabled him to overcome an lack of overwhelming athleticism.

[fluffernutter]

I remember this play by Dudley a few games ago. He had tipped an enemy pass and it was headed out of bounds. It was clear that he wasn't going to be able to recover it in time (he was leaping for the ball) so immediately he put his hands up as if to block the enemy from coming over and grabbing it (as if they would). Then as the ball sailed out of bounds he confidently signaled "our ball" to the refs by pointing in our direction.

It was total crap, of course, and the refs didn't buy it. But what I was impressed with was the split-second decision making mid-leap. He realized he wasn't going to recover the ball and tried something else. It was the right thing for him to do; we might get the call 1 time out of 100; and there was nothing to lose, since recovering it was impossible.

Fast decision making Dudley!

[Paydro70]

Yeah, but May also outweighs Dudley by like 40 pounds when he's in his best shape, let alone when he's not, and he's 2" taller. He can bully his way to the ball, which Dudley can't. On the other hand, Dudley has functioning knees and can run, but I don't see the comparison.

[amcoolio]

For as dumb May may look, he does have smart BB IQ. I'd say he is a bit smarter than Okafor, even though Okafor graduated.

If you want proof or reasons why, say so because I'm too lazy to do it right now. Lol

[Paydro70]

I don't need proof... I think May is extremely talented and would be a good starter if he could get healthy/into shape. That will never happen, but when he played, May played very well.

[fatlever]

dudley needs to get into the gym this summer and shoot about 10,000 shots from about 2 steps inside the 3pt line. he will make a living from that spot.... as cc mentioned a perfect 4th option.

[W_HAMILTON]

Well, saying he would make a good 4th option is probably a bit of a stretch, unless he develops quite a bit as a player.

Now, if you say he's our team's version of Bruce Bowen, or David Lee, or Raja Bell, or some other guy that basically has a defined role on a team which involves doing things to help the team other than just scoring, sure, I could see that. Of the the things he does well, "scoring" isn't the first thing to pop into my mind (or the second, or third, etc).

So, I don't know about being a 4th option, but he could make a nice "glue" guy for a successful playoff team if he continues to develop.

[doc.end]

I agree with all you've just said. I think Jared has a great shot selection. shoots at very high percentages often - so i could see him as complimentary option to get his hots when our main scorers are well guarded. He didn't shoot a lot of shots but he makes a lot of them (I bet stats would say he shoots at higher percentages when he gets more minutes).

[chuckerz]

I'm a raptors fan, and i think Dudley just out hustles everyone. Thats how he ended up getting those 6 offensive rebounds when he played against the raps. I'm not sure if that counts as basketball IQ but if he can find a way to out rebound a 3 seven footers than i guess it is.

[amcoolio]

Who would have thought Dudley would get 18 rebounds in a game, as a small forward?

[BigSlam]

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[Walt Cronkite]

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[BigSlam]

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