Buddy Hield

Logically speaking, of all the ways for Buddy Hield to make his first entry into the storied and well-documented saga of the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, one stood out as perhaps the best. By stealing a page from the book of his Hall of Fame-bound teammate, of course. Recognizing after the game, Golden State’s need for a “statement win” to accompany their almost-undefeated record, Bay Area’s newest sharpshooter works on its creation, using a Chef-like court relocation to free his superstar guard for a drive-and-kick. Quick in his lace of the seams, Hield releases a 3-pointer that exceeds Derrick White’s reach and falls through, putting the Warriors ahead by seven in the final minute. Familiar with the works and winning ways of the original “Splash Brothers,” Hield played understudy to the role with familiarity in November 6, 2024’s win over the reigning champions, securing 16 points (on 6-of-11 shooting), six rebounds, one block, and four 3-pointers.