History of Buddy Hield in Timeline
Buddy Hield is a Bahamian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. He played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners, where he was a two-time Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year and won numerous national player of the year awards in 2016. Drafted sixth overall in 2016 by the New Orleans Pelicans, he has since played for the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers before joining the 76ers in 2024.
December 17, 1992: Buddy Hield is Born
Chavano Rainer "Buddy" Hield was born on December 17, 1992.
1996: Hield Sets Record for Fastest Field Goal
Buddy Hield set a record for the fastest field goal in NBA history since the 1996-1997 season, surpassing Reggie Miller.
2003: Hield Breaks Kings' Franchise Record for 3-Pointers
Buddy Hield surpassed Peja Stojaković's franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a season, which was set in the 2003-2004 season.
2011: Hield Leads Sunrise Christian to Championship
During his junior year at Sunrise Christian Academy, Buddy Hield played a key role in leading the team to victory in the National Association of Christian Athletes national championship. He was recognized as the tournament's MVP.
2012: Hield Excels in Senior Year at Sunrise Christian
In his senior year at Sunrise Christian, Buddy Hield showcased his skills, averaging an impressive 22.7 points per game while shooting 49.1% from the field in an average of 21 minutes of playing time.
2014: Representing the Bahamas at the Centrobasket Championship
In August 2014, Buddy Hield played for the Bahamas national team in the Centrobasket tournament held in Tepic, Mexico. He led the tournament in scoring with an average of 19.8 points per game and also contributed a team-high 6 rebounds per game.
2015: Hield Excels at Oklahoma and Declares for the NBA Draft
Buddy Hield had a standout junior year at Oklahoma, averaging 17.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He led the Sooners to a 24-11 record and a Sweet 16 appearance. Despite being a potential 2015 NBA draft pick, he opted to return to Oklahoma for his senior year.
2015: Hield Leads Nation in Three-Point Shots
Buddy Hield led the nation in three-point shots during the 2015-2016 season.
January 4, 2016: Hield Scores Career-High 46 Points Against Kansas
Buddy Hield achieved a career-high score of 46 points during a triple-overtime game against the Kansas Jayhawks on January 4, 2016, despite the Oklahoma Sooners ultimately losing the game.
April 7, 2016: Hield Wins Wooden Award
Buddy Hield was honored with the prestigious John R. Wooden Award on April 7, 2016, recognizing him as the top college basketball player for the 2015-2016 season.
June 23, 2016: Pelicans Select Hield in NBA Draft
Buddy Hield was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
July 22, 2016: Hield Signs With the Pelicans
On July 22, 2016, Buddy Hield officially signed his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
December 15, 2016: Hield Shines in Win Over Pacers
Buddy Hield put on an impressive performance on December 15, 2016, scoring 21 points and sinking five three-pointers, contributing to the Pelicans' 102-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
2016: Hield Wins Multiple Awards and Enters the NBA
Buddy Hield had a stellar year, winning several national player of the year awards, including the John R. Wooden Award. He was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans as the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
January 3, 2017: Hield Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month
Buddy Hield received recognition for his outstanding performance in December by being named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month.
February 20, 2017: Kings Acquire Hield in Trade
On February 20, 2017, Buddy Hield was traded to the Sacramento Kings along with Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, and 2017 first-round and second-round draft picks, in exchange for DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi.
November 25, 2017: Hield Scores Season-High 27 Points Against Clippers
Buddy Hield had an impressive game on November 25, 2017, scoring a season-high 27 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, despite the Kings' 97-95 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
2017: Hield Traded to the Sacramento Kings
In 2017, Buddy Hield was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for DeMarcus Cousins.
2017: Birth of First Child
Buddy Hield welcomed his first child, a daughter, in 2017.
December 2018: Hield's Scoring Streak
Buddy Hield displayed his scoring prowess during December 2018 with an impressive streak of seven consecutive games where he scored 20 points or more.
January 19, 2019: Hield Hits Game-Winner Against Pistons
On January 19, 2019, Buddy Hield showcased his clutch skills by sinking an off-balance, fadeaway 3-pointer just before the buzzer, securing a 103-101 victory for the Kings over the Detroit Pistons. He finished the game with an impressive 35 points.
October 21, 2019: Hield Signs Contract Extension with Kings
Buddy Hield secured his future with the Sacramento Kings by signing a four-year contract extension on October 21, 2019.
January 27, 2020: Hield Scores Career-High 42 Points, Dedicates Performance to Kobe Bryant
Buddy Hield achieved a career-high by scoring 42 points in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 27, 2020. He dedicated this remarkable performance to his idol, Kobe Bryant, who had tragically passed away in a helicopter accident the day before.
December 23, 2020: Hield's Game-Winning Shot Lifts Kings Over Nuggets
Buddy Hield played a pivotal role in the Kings' 124-122 overtime victory against the Denver Nuggets on December 23, 2020. He scored 22 points and made the game-winning shot with a buzzer-beating tip-in.
February 28, 2021: Hield Becomes Fastest Player to 1,000 3-Pointers
Buddy Hield etched his name in NBA history by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 career 3-pointers on February 28, 2021, achieving this milestone in just 350 games.
July 29, 2021: Lakers' Trade for Hield Falls Through
On July 29, 2021, reports circulated about the Sacramento Kings working on a deal to trade Buddy Hield to the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the proposed trade, which would have involved Kyle Kuzma and Montrezl Harrell going to the Kings, fell through.
February 8, 2022: Pacers Acquire Hield in Trade
The Sacramento Kings traded Buddy Hield, Tyrese Haliburton, and Tristan Thompson to the Indiana Pacers on February 8, 2022. In return, the Kings received Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb, Domantas Sabonis, and a 2023 second-round draft pick.
2022: Hield Traded to the Indiana Pacers
In 2022, the Sacramento Kings traded Buddy Hield to the Indiana Pacers in a package for Domantas Sabonis.
January 11, 2023: Season-High 31 Points Against the Knicks
On January 11, 2023, Buddy Hield achieved a new season-high score of 31 points while playing against the New York Knicks. He also contributed 8 rebounds and made 7 out of 15 three-point shots in the game.
2023: Hield Makes Pacers Debut
Buddy Hield made his debut for the Indiana Pacers on February 11, 2022, in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2023: League-High Games Played and Season Averages
During the 2023-24 season, Buddy Hield played in a league-leading 84 games. He averaged 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists throughout the season.
2023: Jersey Number Change and Notable Performances
Prior to the start of the 2023-24 season, Hield changed his jersey number from 24 to 7. He then had back-to-back games scoring 19 points each, once in a close loss against the Hornets and again in a win against the Spurs, contributing to coach Rick Carlisle's 900th career win.
February 8, 2024: Trade to the Philadelphia 76ers
On February 8, 2024, Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a three-team trade also involving the San Antonio Spurs.
2024: Hield Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers
In February 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.