It's not for everyone to steal a Stephen Curry record from the Warriors, but it's the small feat achieved by Buddy Hield. After two matches, Golden State's new 6th man has already scored 12 3-point baskets, and that's a record in the first two matches of a season. It is as anecdotal as the record established by Klay Thompson in Dallas, but it is above all the manner which impresses.
As soon as he comes into play, the former Kings shooter transforms the Warriors' game, and above all explodes opposing defenses.
Like last night in Utah, where he woke up his teammates with eight points in three minutes. “He’s incredible!” » says Steve Kerr. “He brings so much energy to the court, and part of it is the way he plays, looking for shots and 3-pointers, and moving around the court. He runs hard, in both directions, and he sets the tone. »
Its contribution “goes beyond the framework of the game”
But Steve Kerr doesn't stop at the game. “And then, he’s an incredible person, an incredible teammate… He’s full of joy, he entertains the bench… What he brings to the team goes beyond the game.”
It's difficult to pay a better tribute to a rookie who only has two matches under his belt. But Trayce Jackson-Davis also adds his compliment. “Buddy is just someone who brings a different vibe. He loves being there, he loves coming to train… On the field, he runs and takes shots, and it's the best situation for him. All he has to do is run and shoot, and I'm happy for him. »
What does Buddy Hield think, who averages 24.5 points in 18 minutes on the court?
“Here, the ambitions are high, and I know that I have to push myself to be at the level” he explains. “When you come with good intentions, and everything goes well, you quickly feel at ease. Here, I see basketball differently. I watch them evolve, and I try to follow in their footsteps. »
| Buddy Hield | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2016-17 * | All Teams | 82 | 23 | 42.6 | 39.1 | 84.2 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 10.6 |
| 2016-17 * | NOP | 57 | 20 | 39.3 | 36.9 | 87.9 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 8.6 |
| 2016-17 * | BAG | 25 | 29 | 48.0 | 42.8 | 81.4 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 15.1 |
| 2017-18 | BAG | 80 | 25 | 44.6 | 43.1 | 87.7 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 13.5 |
| 2018-19 | BAG | 82 | 32 | 45.8 | 42.7 | 88.6 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 20.7 |
| 2019-20 | BAG | 72 | 31 | 42.9 | 39.4 | 84.6 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 19.2 |
| 2020-21 | BAG | 71 | 34 | 40.6 | 39.1 | 84.6 | 0.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 16.6 |
| 2021-22 * | All Teams | 81 | 31 | 40.6 | 36.6 | 87.4 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 15.6 |
| 2021-22 * | BAG | 55 | 29 | 38.2 | 36.8 | 87.0 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 14.4 |
| 2021-22 * | IND | 26 | 36 | 44.7 | 36.2 | 88.6 | 0.9 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 18.2 |
| 2022-23 | IND | 80 | 31 | 45.8 | 42.5 | 82.2 | 0.8 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 16.8 |
| 2023-24 * | All Teams | 84 | 26 | 43.6 | 38.6 | 88.1 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 12.1 |
| 2023-24 * | IND | 52 | 26 | 44.3 | 38.4 | 84.8 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 12.0 |
| 2023-24 * | PHL | 32 | 26 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 92.3 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 12.2 |
| Total | 632 | 29 | 43.4 | 40.0 | 86.0 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 15.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
