VIDEO: Commentators Troll Jared Dudley’s Defense During Hawks-Lakers Game
By Scott Rogust
Let's be straightforward with this: Jared Dudley wasn't signed by the Los Angeles Lakers for his abilities on defense. The 34-year-old is an enforcer for LeBron James and Anthony Davis, capable of splashing from beyond the arc when necessary. Well, his lack of defensive prowess was evident on Sunday as he got carved up by Jabari Parker on route to the basket.
Even the commentators couldn't help but have a crack at Dudley for the faulty defense, with one announcer even suggesting he could defend at a higher level than the Lakers' forward.
If we're being honest, Dudley did enough to prevent Parker from getting an easy path to the basket, and held his own long enough for Anthony Davis to supply him with some help. While Parker ended up at the free-throw line, that's preferable to an easy two points.