Buddy Hield Joins NBA History in Warriors-Trail Blazers

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield joined historic company against the Portland Trail Blazers

Mar 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) smiles after a basket as a time out is called during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors have taken themselves into NBA title contention this season by building around Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, but they have a few X-factors who could ultimately decide their postseason fate.

In Friday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Warriors sixth man Buddy Hield led their bench with 16 points on 6-14 shooting from the field and 4-10 from three-point range, helping Golden State get over the hump when their starters were struggling.

With his four three-pointers on Friday, Hield has now reached 201 threes on the season, the seventh time in his career he has made 200+ three-pointers. Hield is now one of just five players in NBA history to make 200+ threes in seven or more seasons.

Elite company.

Buddy Hield joins just 4 others in NBA history with 7 seasons of 200+ made threes. pic.twitter.com/eSrz5MOhiP

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 12, 2025

Hield joins four of the greatest shooters in league history on this exclusive list: Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Damian Lillard, and James Harden. Hield has certainly been an underrated sharpshooter for years, although he is currently having the worst shooting season of his career.

The 32-year-old wing is averaging 11.2 points per game while shooting a career-low 37% from beyond the arc, but the Warriors are much better when he is playing at a high level.

Mar 28, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and guard Buddy Hield (7) look on during a time out against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Hield is certainly an X-factor for the Warriors heading into the postseason, but Friday night was a good showing from the sharpshooter to take him into historic company.

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