Height
6'4"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
33
College
Oklahoma
Experience
9 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.3"
Reach
8'5.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 762 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 42.7% | 39.5% | 85.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 49 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$29.0M
Guaranteed
$18.9M
AAV
$9.2M/yr
Performance Analysis
Buddy Hield earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 762 games, Buddy is contributing 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in his role. Buddy's strongest area is FG% at 42.7, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.4 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Buddy ranks 73rd.
Current Sentiment
Hield was traded to Atlanta as a complementary piece, signaling modest organizational confidence. His C-grade performance reflects underwhelming production for a nine-year veteran shooter. At $6.3M annually, he's viewed as a role player, not a cornerstone asset. Media coverage is neutral-to-slight, focused on team fit rather than individual acclaim. Fans see him as a depth addition with limited All-Star trajectory ahead.
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