Major player of the Bahamas alongsideEric Gordon And Deandre Ayton, Buddy Hield will be expected again this afternoon (3:30 p.m.) during the semi-final of the Valencia Olympic Qualifying Tournament against Lebanon, with their sights set on reaching the final, potentially against Spain, who will face Finland in the evening.
The last few days have been busy for the Bahamian sniper who has also just signed for the Warriors after finishing the season in Philadelphia. From Valencia, the player spoke for the first time about this new stage of his career, with a major mission: to ensure the succession of Klay Thompson!
” It seemed like a perfect marriage.”, did he declare. “Over the years, I’ve watched their style of play, the way they coach, the players around Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, even the way Steph plays. I’ve also watched Klay Thompson. I’ve always been a big fan of his. I always ask him for advice. With their dynasty and the way they play, I feel like it fits my game more. With the fast pace, the movement, the cutting, the passing, and forcing defenses to make choices. I think going there, I can learn a lot and elevate my game.”
The two biggest shooters in the league combined
Alongside him, the most prolific 3-point shooter of the last five seasons in the NBA will therefore find Stephen Curry, undoubtedly the best 3-point shooter in the history of this game. An association that promises to be explosive and which will once again develop the Bahamian's thirst for learning after a disappointing experience in Philadelphia.
“You never know what's going to happen… Hopefully being around Steph, I can watch him and learn from him. I just hope to learn from all these key players like Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins and be a part of a team that's calibrated to go for a title.”he added. “We'll see how we can get to know each other, how we can involve me in this attack. Sometimes it happens quickly, other times it doesn't. I'm just going to try to analyze how I can help him be more efficient and more effective.”
Buddy Hield also praised the Warriors' current recruitment, with the additions of De'Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson fitting perfectly with the style of play of his future team according to him. “We should have fun…”he said. He also briefly discussed his conversation with Steve Kerr before committing to Golden State.
“He was full of joy. He told me that we complemented each other well. I told him that I needed a few hours to make a decision and he replied: ‘You can take all the time you want’. Afterwards, we sorted it all out,” he added, also enthusiastic about the idea of joining such an institution in the NBA over the last ten years. “When you have Steph and Draymond on your team, when you have Steve Kerr as your coach, I think we always have a chance to win.”
| Buddy Hield | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | 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? GM = Games Played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots Made / Shots Attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers Attempted; LF = Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted; Off = Offensive Rebound; Def = Defensive Rebound; Tot = Total Rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal Fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose Balls; Ct: Blocks; Pts = Points.
