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Basketball Biography

Buddy Hield

“Buddy”

Bahamian · Governor's Harbour, Bahamas · Born 17 December 1992

Shooting Guard
0.4
3 p t% (career)
6th (2016)
draft pick
Bahamian
nationality
275+
3s made/season

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Sharpshooting Bahamian guard whose elite three-point range and unique shooting mechanics have made him one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history from distance.

Buddy Hield was born in Governor's Harbour, Bahamas on 17 December 1992. The Bahamas' greatest basketball export, Hield is one of the purest shooters in NBA history with a unique shooting form and extraordinary range. He was selected sixth overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans and was eventually traded to Sacramento Kings, where his three-point volume shooting made him one of the league's most consistent offensive producers. He has shot 40%+ from three multiple times and has made more three-pointers in certain seasons than any player not named Steph Curry. He moved to Indiana Pacers and then Golden State Warriors. He has represented the Bahamas internationally across multiple tournaments and is regarded as the country's most important sporting export.

Famous For

Three-point shooting specialist and prolific scorer

Playing Style

How They Played

Elite three-point shooter with deep range and quick release

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the most prolific three-point shooters in NBA history

Best Known For

NBA Three-Point Contest finalist

He has made more three-pointers in some seasons than almost any player in NBA history other than Steph Curry, and is considered by many the second-best volume three-point shooter in the modern era.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • NBA Three-Point Contest finalist
  • Bahamas basketball ambassador
Career Journey

Timeline

2016 📌 Drafted 6th overall by New Orleans Pelicans
2016 📌 NBA professional debut
2017 📌 Traded to Sacramento Kings
2018 🥇 NBA Three-Point Contest finalist
2020 🎯 NBA Bubble leading scorer
2022 📌 Traded to Indiana Pacers
2024 📌 Traded to Golden State Warriors
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Buddy Hield

His elite three-point shooting — extraordinary range, quick release and ability to shoot off screens, off the dribble or catch-and-shoot with equal consistency makes him one of the best pure shooters alive.

New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors.

He is the Bahamas' greatest basketball player and a national icon, having risen from humble origins on the islands to becoming one of the NBA's premier offensive players.

Buddy Hield was born on 17 December 1992 in Governor's Harbour, Bahamas.

In some seasons he has made more three-pointers than anyone in NBA history other than Steph Curry, placing him in rarefied company as a volume three-point shooter.

Career Timeline — Buddy Hield
2016
Drafted 6th overall by New Orleans Pelicans
2016
NBA professional debut
2017
Traded to Sacramento Kings
2018
NBA Three-Point Contest finalist
2020
NBA Bubble leading scorer
2022
Traded to Indiana Pacers
2024
Traded to Golden State Warriors
NBA Three-Point Contest finalist
Bahamas basketball ambassador