Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Buddy Hield
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Buddy Hield made an impact.
Buddy Hield is a Bahamian professional basketball player currently with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He gained prominence playing college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners, earning multiple Player of the Year awards in 2015 and 2016, including the John R. Wooden Award and Naismith Award. Hield was drafted sixth overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016. Since entering the NBA, he has played for the Sacramento Kings (traded for DeMarcus Cousins), the Indiana Pacers (traded for Domantas Sabonis), the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Golden State Warriors (involving a 6-team trade).
2015: Senior season
In 2015, Buddy Hield averaged 25 points, 5.7 rebounds, two assists per game, and led the nation in three-point shots in his senior season.
January 4, 2016: Career High 46 Points vs Kansas
On January 4, 2016, Buddy Hield scored a career-high 46 points against Kansas, tying the record for most points scored by an opponent at Allen Fieldhouse, and received a standing ovation.
June 23, 2016: Selected in NBA draft
On June 23, 2016, Buddy Hield was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft.
July 22, 2016: Signs with New Orleans Pelicans
On July 22, 2016, Buddy Hield signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.
December 15, 2016: Best outing as a Pelican
On December 15, 2016, Buddy Hield scored 21 points for the Pelicans in a win against the Indiana Pacers.
2016: NBA Draft and Player of the Year Awards
In 2016, Buddy Hield was drafted sixth overall by the New Orleans Pelicans and received multiple national player of the year awards, including the John R. Wooden Award and the Naismith Award.
February 20, 2017: Traded to Sacramento Kings
On February 20, 2017, Buddy Hield was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
November 25, 2017: Season-High 27 Points Against Clippers
On November 25, 2017, Buddy Hield scored a season-high 27 points off the bench with a career-high seven 3-pointers in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
2017: Traded to Sacramento Kings
In 2017, Buddy Hield was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
December 2018: Seven-Game Streak with 20+ Points
In December 2018, Buddy Hield had a seven-game streak with 20 points or more.
January 19, 2019: Game-Winning Shot and 35 Points vs Pistons
On January 19, 2019, Buddy Hield scored 35 points, including a game-winning 3-pointer, in a win against the Detroit Pistons.
October 21, 2019: Signs Contract Extension
On October 21, 2019, Buddy Hield signed a four-year contract extension with the Kings.
January 27, 2020: Career-High 42 Points
On January 27, 2020, Buddy Hield scored a career-high 42 points in a win against the Timberwolves, dedicating the game to Kobe Bryant.
December 23, 2020: Game-Winning Tip-In
On December 23, 2020, Buddy Hield recorded 22 points and a game-winning, buzzer-beating tip-in in an overtime win against the Denver Nuggets.
February 28, 2021: Fastest to 1,000 3-Pointers
On February 28, 2021, Buddy Hield became the fastest player in NBA history to make 1,000 3-pointers, reaching the mark in just 350 games.
July 29, 2021: Trade to Lakers Falls Through
On July 29, 2021, a deal sending Buddy Hield to the Los Angeles Lakers was reported but ultimately fell through.
February 8, 2022: Traded to Indiana Pacers
On February 8, 2022, Buddy Hield was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
2022: Traded to Indiana Pacers
In 2022, Buddy Hield was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
January 11, 2023: New Season High
On January 11, 2023, Buddy Hield posted a new season-high 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 7–15 three-point shooting in a loss to the New York Knicks.
2023: Changed Jersey Number
Before the start of the 2023–24 season, Buddy Hield changed his jersey number for the first time in his career, switching from 24 to 7.
2023: Played in 84 games.
Buddy Hield played in a league–high total of 84 games in the 2023–24 season, averaging 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.
February 8, 2024: Traded to Philadelphia 76ers
On February 8, 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team deal involving the San Antonio Spurs.
February 2024: Traded to Philadelphia 76ers
In February 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 6, 2024: Traded to Golden State Warriors
On July 6, 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Golden State Warriors in a six-team trade, becoming the NBA's first six-team transaction.
July 2024: Traded to Golden State Warriors
In July 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Golden State Warriors as part of a 6-team trade.
