Should They Stay or Should They Go?

Should they stay or should they go – Forwards Edition

By Tim Holstad | Apr 30, 2018

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 6: Josh Jackson #20 of the Phoenix Suns dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 6, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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PHOENIX, AZ – APRIL 08: Jared Dudley #3 of the Phoenix Suns and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reach for a loose ball during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 8, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Jared Dudley

2017-18 Stats:

3.2 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 1.6 APG, 36.3% 3FG

Outlook: Probably.

Jared Dudley was not brought to this team to contribute statistically. He was brought in to be a mentor to the countless young players in Phoenix. And that is exactly what he has done and hopefully will continue to do. Jared is the consummate professional on and off the court. Every team needs a player or two like that on their team, and Jared is more than willing to fill that role here.

Yes he makes $10 million a year, but the Suns are not in a position where his contract will affect their ability to once again not attract free agents this summer. The only reason Dudley isn’t on this roster next year is if he’s part of a trade for a top pick or a star. My bet would be that he is a Phoenix Sun in 2018-19.

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