History of Buddy Hield in Timeline

Buddy Hield is a Bahamian professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He gained prominence during his college career at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned the Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year award in both 2015 and 2016, establishing himself as a notable talent before transitioning to the professional level.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 17, 1992: Buddy Hield Born

On December 17, 1992, Chavano Rainer "Buddy" Hield was born. He is a Bahamian professional basketball player.

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June 23, 2016: Drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans

On June 23, 2016, Buddy Hield was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

January 3, 2017: Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month

On January 3, 2017, Buddy Hield was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December.

February 20, 2017: Traded to the Sacramento Kings

On February 20, 2017, Buddy Hield was traded to the Sacramento Kings along with Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway and draft picks for DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi.

January 5, 2019: Career High Eight Three-Pointers

On January 5, 2019, Buddy Hield scored 32 points and had a career-high eight three-pointers in a loss to the Warriors.

October 21, 2019: Signed Contract Extension

On October 21, 2019, Buddy Hield signed a four-year contract extension.

January 27, 2020: Career-High 42 Points

On January 27, 2020, Buddy Hield scored a career-high 42 points leading the Kings to victory and dedicated the game to Kobe Bryant.

December 23, 2020: Game-Winning Tip-In

On December 23, 2020, Buddy Hield recorded 22 points and made a game-winning, buzzer-beating tip-in, in a 124–122 overtime win against the Denver Nuggets.