Feb 16, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield speaks during the NBA All-Star Media Day at Bojangles Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Buddy Hield Makes Bold Statement After Golden State Warriors Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 6, 2024 2:35 AM ET

Buddy Hield has had an extremely productive career over eight seasons in the NBA.

Recently, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that the former Oklahoma star is signing with the Golden State Warriors (via sign-and-trade).

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a deal acquiring Buddy Hield via sign-and-trade from the 76ers, sources tell @ShamsCharania.

Hield and Stephen Curry are leaders for most three-pointers made over the last five NBA seasons – and now will be teammates. pic.twitter.com/lZHoz7fs2a
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 4, 2024

Hield recently met with the media and was asked about joining Golden State (h/t BasketNews).

Hield: "I want to go there and win, and try to get them back on the top. All I can do is help to get back on top. It's fun, man. They make the game so easy over there."

Buddy Hield is real excited to play with Steph Curry #FIBAOQT pic.twitter.com/vauf7lCO8E
— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) July 5, 2024

Hield will likely be an excellent addition to the way the Warriors play.

He has been among the best three-point shooters in the league since he was drafted with the sixth pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.

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Hield is coming off a year where he played for the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers.

He finished the season with averages of 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field and 38.6% from the three-point range in 84 games.

However, Hield fell out of the rotation during the 2024 NBA playoffs.

Reporter: “[What should] the Warriors fans expect from your partnership with Steph [Curry]?”

Buddy Hield: “I wanna go there and win and try to get them back on top… Being with Steph I'll be able to [watch & learn from him]."

(via @BasketNews_com)pic.twitter.com/LLhVsnBtyp
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 5, 2024

In addition to the 76ers and Pacers, Hield has also spent time with the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans.

His career averages are 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest while shooting 43.4% from the field and 40.0% from the three-point range in 632 regular season games.

He has also appeared in four NBA playoff games (with the 76ers).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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