Buddy Hield would be the second finest shooter on his new NBA workforce, the Warriors, for the primary time he can keep in mind.
However he’s more than pleased to be second fiddle to the league’s best-ever shooter, Steph Curry.
“Steph. He’s the one. I’ve been watching all my life,” Hield instructed reporters Thursday morning throughout his introductory press convention.
“I’m a sponge. Able to study. Prepared to observe him and see how he goes about his capturing mechanics. The best way he goes about how he works, his routine. I believe it’ll be an fascinating yr for me. … I believe it’s enjoyable. I’m excited.”
The capturing guard was signed after the beloved Klay Thompson ended his 13-year run with Golden State to signal with Dallas.
So naturally, Hield was requested if he felt any strain to switch the franchise legend.
“There’s no strain,” Hield stated. “Simply come and do my job. What Klay has accomplished for this group has been super. I like Klay quite a bit. I’ve watched him through the years. He’s particular. The best way he can get scorching and the best way he can simply change the sport and be the two-way participant that he’s, and the champion that he’s.
“So, I don’t take a look at it as strain. I believe it’s enjoyable simply being in that position and seeing if I can get the identical seems to be he will get.”
Warriors followers on social media are already dubbing Curry and Hield the “Splash Buddies” in lieu of the unique “Splash Brothers,” Curry and Thompson and Hield doesn’t thoughts the nickname.
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“I don’t see nothing mistaken with it,” Hield instructed reporters with a smile. “However we’ve simply obtained to take it daily. Let it come.”
