Buddy Hield is turning heads in the Bay Area, making an immediate impact for the Golden State Warriors and shattering records in just his first two games. After joining the Warriors to fill the shooting void left by Klay Thompson, Hield is already averaging 24.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists off the bench, hitting a jaw-dropping 75% from three.
On Friday night, Hield drilled seven of nine three-pointers, helping the Warriors demolish the Utah Jazz 127-86. Shortly after, the Warriors announced that Hield’s 12 threes over two games set a new NBA record for most triples by a player with a new team to start a season.
In Steve Kerr’s unconventional 12-man rotation, Hield has been thriving, especially when sharing the floor with Steph Curry, who draws defenders and frees up space for Hield. His impact is so immediate and efficient that he’s even drawing comparisons as the “perfect replacement” for Thompson, offering scoring without demanding high usage.
Don’t expect Hield to move into the starting lineup, though; he’s ideal as a Sixth Man and could be on track for Sixth Man of the Year honors if he keeps up this blistering pace. Hield’s combination of scoring, efficiency, and seamless fit in Golden State’s system has fans buzzing—and some are already calling him the steal of the summer.
