Buddy Hield, the new Splash Brother: Are the Warriors better with him than with Klay?

The accomplished shooter has found his ideal ecosystem in a Warriors team whose stellar performance is thanks to their accuracy in three-pointers.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Sun, 11/03/2024 - 21:04
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Buddy Hield, importance for the Warriors. Photo: gettyimages
Buddy Hield, importance for the Warriors. Photo: gettyimages

Hope has returned to all Golden State Warriors fans, who were distraught after Klay Thompson's departure, and are now witnessing the rise of a new star with the seamless adaptation of Buddy Hield to the team. The sharpshooter has rediscovered his top form and is fueling dreams for a team that has lost only one of the six games played.

Those were irreplaceable years, one of the greatest franchises in history, and everyone is irreplaceable. Taking that as a starting point, it's worth considering how the Golden State Warriors have changed this season with the departure of Klay Thompson and the signing of Buddy Hield. The Klay-Stephen duality was already exhausted, the atmosphere somewhat tense due to Klay's desire for the spotlight and a need for fresh air.

Hield's signing was seen as a smart move because they added a consistent threat from beyond the arc at a much lower price than the Splash Brother, but few imagined that his performances would surpass those of Thompson in recent years. He spaces the floor, doesn't need the ball in his hands, and thrives in the team's playing style. So much so that Buddy Hield is now the 20th player with the most three-pointers made in NBA history. A feat that could continue this season if he keeps it up with the Golden State Warriors.

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