Buddy Hield admits truth about Warriors system that Stephen Curry is never going to ‘sugarcoat’

Buddy Hield reveals Stephen Curry never sugarcoats about the Warriors’ offensive system

However, Buddy Hield doesn’t belong on that list of incompatible players.

Beyond expressing happiness with the Warriors and desire to play alongside Curry forever, Hield understands how to operate within the system.

He particularly appreciates Curry’s direct honesty about the team’s structure and priorities.

“Everything is Steph, everything is around him, and he’s not going to sugarcoat that.

“And the other teams know that too. You just got to figure out your ways and stay out of his way, let him be him, and enough of that,” Hield explained.

Buddy Hield details specific skills required to thrive alongside Stephen Curry

Hield further explained what other players need to succeed playing with Curry under the Warriors’ system, emphasizing reading the game and capitalizing on the attention Curry commands.

“He attracts so much gravitation, he attracts so much attention. Just be ready to be able to represent on the other end as a trip for a shot or be able to make a quick swing and make a quick read, or else you can make a pass and he might be coming around the corner,” Hield stated.

“So, just reading the game because whatever action he’s in, that’s the best action. Because he’s going to either score or somebody else will score on the team,” he added.

The veteran guard accepts reduced minutes with the Warriors compared to previous tenures with Sacramento and Indiana.

As a rotational player, Hield averaged 22.7 minutes per game last season, producing 11.1 points while shooting 37% from three-point range.

However, he willingly sacrifices both minutes and shot attempts to make the system flourish, expressing readiness to continue that approach next season.