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The Golden State Warriors had been in determined want of one other sharpshooter, so that they went out and received among the finest within the league.
Buddy Hield, who’s struggled to seek out his footing within the league, might have discovered his area of interest.
The Texas product was on a roll in his debut with the Warriors, pulling down 8 of 12 pictures — and 5 of seven three-pointers — for 22 factors, 5 rebounds, and 1 help in simply quarter-hour of play.
Hield was the Warriors’ second-best offensive participant within the season opener, and Stephen Curry liked each little bit of it.
When requested about his new teammate, Curry raved about Hield’s character and love for the sport of basketball (through 95.7 The Recreation).
Steph was requested about Buddy Hield:
“The guy just loves to play basketball. He loves to hoop. He loves to be in the gym. He’s got a great personality…”
*Yells to Buddy*
“Oh my god, I’m complimenting you right now.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/24BFsrwFk3
The Warriors are a little bit of a query mark.
Most individuals thought they’d roll with Brandin Podziemski on the two, with both Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, or Trayce Jackson-Davis coming off the bench.
Podziemski, as an alternative, was the odd man out of the beginning lineup, however we’ve seen how fluid issues will be with Kerr on the helm.
The very fact of the matter is that the Warriors wanted somebody to step up and supply a number of the long-range capturing they misplaced with Klay Thompson’s departure, and his fellow Bahamas teammate may as properly be that man.
Granted, shooters are streaky, so likelihood is he gained’t be this sizzling for the whole season.
That’s the place the Warriors’ depth will come into play, and it’ll be fascinating to see how all of the items mesh collectively now that the Splash Brothers period is not any extra.
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