Buddy Hield is already making history with the Warriors

Steve Kerr has stuck to an unconventional 12-man rotation to begin the season, with Hield part of the bench unit. He has been a seamless fit into the Warriors' motion-based offense and has been feasting on the additional space he's found when sharing the court with Steph Curry.

Hield is proving to be the perfect replacement for Thompson. He is already knocking down his perimeter shots and doesn't require high usage to make an impact. Nevertheless, it's unlikely we'll see him move into the starting lineup this season, as some of the younger talents would be better served absorbing those minutes. 

If Hield can continue to produce at his current level, he will likely find himself in the Sixth Man of the Year conversation. Having a 20-point-per-game scorer coming off the bench and knocking down threes at a league-leading clip is a rarity. The Warriors may have the steal of the summer on their hands.