Suns forward Jared Dudley is trying to extend his career by improving both his defense and shot.

"For me to play a long career, I have to defend like that and shoot the ball," Dudley told the Arizona Republic. "I'm not someone who will take you off the dribble. For me to play 10-12 years, I have to do that and knock down 3s."

Paul Coro of the Republic points out that Dudley is basically trying to follow a similar path to former Spurs forward Bruce Bowen.