Shams Karania, a reporter for the U.S. local media "The Athletic," said on the 5th (Korea time) that the Golden State Warriors have acquired Buddy Hield. It's a sign-en-trade format, and Golden State sends one second-round pick to the Philadelphia 76ers. The size of the contract is a two-year, $18 million guarantee contract, the third-year contract is a non-guaranteed contract, and the fourth-year contract is a rather unique contract with player options.
Hield's guaranteed salary is only $21 million for two years. The annual salary is $9 million per year. Hield received $1.8 million in the 2023-2024 season. The salary was more than halved. 파워볼사이트
Still, Hield chose Golden State because of Steve Kerr's phone call. Kerr reportedly persuaded Hield to go to Golden State by calling him personally on the 4th. Hield reportedly made a decision to go to Golden State after receiving a call from the Detroit Pistons and the Los Angeles Lakers, but decided to go to Golden State after receiving a call from Kerr.
Golden State let go of Clay Tamson this offseason. Tamson had an up-and-down season due to aging in the 2023-2024 season, but he was still at the heart of Golden State's offense. If Tamson leaves, there will be no shooter to assist ace Stephen Curry. The existence of a shooter in Golden State basketball is essential. Not only for Curry but also for Draymond Green.
Although Hield is not a Tamson-class shooter, he is selected as one of the NBA's top three-point shooter. Hield averaged 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 38.6% of his three-point shooting success rate in 84 games during the 2023-2024 season. Coldly, it's a disappointing record compared to Tamson, but he certainly has Marit in the three-point shooting area.
Another advantage of Hield is its durability. Hield has played more than 70 games in all seasons since joining the NBA. This is a welcome record for Golden State, which has been plagued by injuries.
Hield is a typical shooter type. Most of the offense is solved with 3-pointers or mid-range shots. The problem is defense. Unlike Tamson, Hield has exposed weaknesses in defense and is a target of the opposing team's intensive attack. This was why Hield was not popular in the FA market. Golden State's defense tactics have become important because Curry also has poor defense.
Golden State, which was expected to weaken its power after missing Tamson. However, it is successfully reinforcing its power by quickly recruiting players. If Lowry Makanen, who is rumored to be traded recently, is also recruited, it will be the culmination of the game.