Buddy Hield reveals excitment at playing for the Warriors

Buddy Hield is one of the latest additions to the Golden State Warriors roster. He was acquired as part of the six-team sign-and-trade deal that sent Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks. Hield is one of the best volume 3-point shooters in the NBA and should slot right into Steve Kerr’s offensive system next season.

In a recently shared video from the Warriors’ social media accounts, Hield explains why he’s excited to play for Golden State next season. He credits the team’s style of play and success throughout the Big Three era.

“I’d just known for years that the Warriors was a team I always wanted to play for,” Hield said. “The way they move the ball, they’re always in championship-caliber mode. And just to learn from guys like Steph (Curry,) and Draymond (Green,) and Steve (Kerr), and Andrew (Wiggins,) because I admire the way they approach the game. I just want to be a part of that, and see what it’s like to be on this side.”

Hield’s perimeter scoring ability will ensure he gets more than enough playing time in the Warriors’ new-look rotation. He’s a career 40% shooter from the perimeter and hit 38.6% of his threes last season. His presence will ensure Steph Curry has ample spacing, which should allow him to continue thriving as the Warriors’ primary offensive option.

“The Warriors was a team I always wanted to play for.” — Buddy Hield pic.twitter.com/JQiYIx3yjX

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 29, 2024

Kerr has multiple new faces to integrate into the rotation next season as the Warriors attempt to bounce back from a difficult 2023-24 campaign that saw the franchise miss out on making the playoffs.