History of Buddy Hield in Timeline

Buddy Hield is a Bahamian professional basketball player currently playing for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He gained prominence during his college career with the Oklahoma Sooners, where he earned the Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year award twice, in 2015 and 2016. Hield is known for his shooting ability and scoring prowess.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 17, 1992: Buddy Hield's Birth

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

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1996: Fastest Field Goal

Since the 1996-97 NBA season, Buddy Hield scored the fastest field goal in NBA history.

2003: Peja Stojaković's Record

In the 2003-04 NBA season, Peja Stojaković set the franchise season record for three-pointers.

2011: National Championship

In 2011, during his junior year at Sunrise Christian, Buddy Hield led the team to the National Association of Christian Athletes national championship and was named the MVP of the tournament.

2015: Big 12 Player of the Year

In 2015, Buddy Hield was named Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year at Oklahoma.

2015: College basketball season

In the 2015–16 college basketball season, Buddy Hield averaged 25 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, led the nation in three-point shots, and won the John R. Wooden Award.

January 4, 2016: Career-High 46 Points vs. Kansas

On January 4, 2016, Buddy Hield recorded a career-high of 46 points in a triple overtime loss to Kansas, which tied the record for most points scored by an opponent at Allen Fieldhouse. He received a standing ovation after the game.

April 7, 2016: John R. Wooden Award

On April 7, 2016, Buddy Hield won the John R. Wooden Award as the best college basketball player for the 2015–16 season.

June 23, 2016: NBA Draft

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

2016: Player of the Year Awards & NBA Draft

In 2016, Buddy Hield received four major national player of the year awards including the John R. Wooden Award, the Naismith Award, Sporting News Player of the Year, and the Oscar Robertson Trophy. He was also selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans.

January 3, 2017: 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: Trade to Sacramento Kings

On February 20, 2017, Buddy Hield was traded to the Sacramento Kings.

November 25, 2017: Season-High 27 Points vs. Clippers

On November 25, 2017, Buddy Hield scored a season-high 27 points off the bench with a career-high seven three-pointers in a narrow 97–95 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

2017: Traded to the Sacramento Kings

In 2017, Buddy Hield was traded to the Sacramento Kings for DeMarcus Cousins.

December 2018: Seven-Game Scoring Streak

In December 2018, Buddy Hield had a seven-game streak with 20 points or more.

January 5, 2019: 32 Points and Career-High Eight 3-Pointers

On January 5, 2019, Buddy Hield scored 32 points and had a career-high eight three-pointers in a 127–123 loss to the Warriors.

October 21, 2019: 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 to lead the Kings to a 133–129 overtime victory, dedicating the game to his idol Kobe Bryant.

December 23, 2020: Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater

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

February 28, 2021: Fastest to 1,000 Three-Pointers

On February 28, 2021, Buddy Hield became the fastest player in NBA history to make 1,000 three-pointers, needing 350 games.

July 29, 2021: Trade Deal Falls Through

On July 29, 2021, a deal that would have sent Buddy Hield to the Los Angeles Lakers fell through.

February 8, 2022: Trade to Indiana Pacers

On February 8, 2022, Buddy Hield was traded to the Indiana Pacers.

2022: Traded to the Indiana Pacers

In 2022, Buddy Hield was dealt to the Indiana Pacers in a package for Domantas Sabonis.

January 11, 2023: Season-High 31 Points

On January 11, 2023, Buddy Hield posted a new season-high 31 points in a loss to the New York Knicks.

2023: Jersey Number Change

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: Games Played

In the 2023–24 season, Buddy Hield played in a league-high total of 84 games.

February 8, 2024: Trade to Philadelphia 76ers

On February 8, 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team deal.

February 2024: Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers

In February 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.

July 6, 2024: Trade to Golden State Warriors

On July 6, 2024, Buddy Hield was traded to the Golden State Warriors in a six-team trade.

July 2024: Traded to the Golden State Warriors

In July 2024, Buddy Hield was involved in a six-team trade that resulted in him being traded to the Golden State Warriors.

2024: Warriors Season

Buddy Hield played in all 82 games for Golden State during the 2024–25 NBA season, posting averages of 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.

May 4, 2025: Game 7 Win Over Rockets

On May 4, 2025, Buddy Hield put up 33 points and made nine three-pointers in a 103–89 Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets to eliminate them in the first round.