Offensive Game
Elite volume three-point shooter with one of the fastest releases in the league. Capable of creating off the dribble and attacking closeouts — far more than a spot-up threat.
Career Journey
New Orleans Pelicans
2015-2020
Milwaukee Bucks
2020-2021
Sacramento Kings
2021-2023
Indiana Pacers
2023-2024
Philadelphia 76ers
2024-2025
Atlanta Hawks
2025-present
NBA Champion
Won championship with Milwaukee Bucks in 2021
Sharpshooter
Career 40% three-point shooter
Journeyman Success
Valued role player across multiple playoff teams
Career Earnings
~$105M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Player Agent
2025-26 season · View contract
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 51 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 43.7% | 34.9% |
Buddy Hield is one of the most prolific three-point shooters of his era — a Bahamian sharpshooter who has long stretched defenses with deep, quick-trigger range. Drafted sixth in 2016, he became a high-volume scorer in Sacramento and later a valuable floor-spacer for playoff teams, ranking among the NBA's most prolific three-point makers of his generation. His role shrank in 2025-26 across stints with Golden State and, after a February 2026 trade, the Atlanta Hawks, where he averaged single digits. Even in a reduced role, Hield's gravity as a movement shooter remains a weapon — a specialist whose shooting can swing a game in a single quarter.
Offensive Game
Elite volume three-point shooter with one of the fastest releases in the league. Capable of creating off the dribble and attacking closeouts — far more than a spot-up threat.
Defensive Game
Below-average defender who tends to gamble for steals. Has the athleticism to be better but effort and positioning are inconsistent on that end.
Intangibles
Exceptional feel for three-point shot selection and clock management. Understands where and when to shoot, and rarely takes inefficient attempts.
Personal Life & Family
Partner
Khara Hield
Children (2)
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Bahamas youth basketball development
Hurricane relief efforts in the Bahamas (2019)
Did You Know?
Buddy Hield is one of the greatest players in Bahamian basketball history — his success opened doors for the next generation of Bahamian NBA hopefuls.
He earned his Oklahoma scholarship at a team camp after going unnoticed in the Bahamas — a second-chance story that defines his relentless mentality.
Hield has made 40%+ from three-point range in multiple NBA seasons, cementing himself as one of the most reliable shooters of his generation.
Despite being overlooked early, he outlasted several teammates from his draft class to become a respected NBA veteran and consistent starter.
Career Honors
NBA Three-Point Contest Champion (2021)
Big 12 Player of the Year (2016)
All-NBA Three-Point Contest participant (multiple years)
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