‘Unconscious shooter’ Buddy Hield lives up to Klay Thompson comparisons after Steve Kerr praise

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made an intriguing revelation regarding Buddy Hield and former player Klay Thompson.

‘Unconscious shooter’ Buddy Hield lives up to Klay Thompson comparisons after Steve Kerr praise

Buddy Hield, Steve Kerr and Klay Thompson

The Golden State Warriors have started their 2024-25 NBA season in great fashion, winning five out of the six games they have played. Their star man Stephen Curry missing a few games due to injury has not bothered the Warriors thanks to Buddy Hield.

Heild has been garnering much attention for the Warriors for his 3-point shooting ability. His head coach Steve Kerr has even compared him to the former Warriors legend Klay Thompson. Interestingly, Heild was signed by the Warriors as a Thompson replacement, who left the franchise for their rivals, the Dallas Mavericks.

I think it’s the off-ball movement, Buddy is like Klay, great at catching and shooting off screens. Also, they have a very similar demeanor, very much just unconscious as a shooter.

Steve Kerr told the reporters

Following his offseason arrival, the 6-foot-4, 31-year-old shooting guard from the Bahamas has experienced a career comeback with the Dubs. At the moment, he is hooting 49% on about 15 shots each game and averages 21.2 points per game.

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Hield’s 3-point shooting ability is top-notch, with fans praising his signing. Alongside, Curry, he will be a menace going forward this season if he continues to perform at this level consistently.

After Steve Kerr, Rockets HC compares Buddy Hield to Klay Thompson

By far the most significant story of the Golden State Warriors’ revolutionary offseason was Klay Thompson’s departure. In the process of replacing him, the Warriors carried out a thorough search for their new 3-point shooter and found Buddy Hield as the proper fit.

Hield has not disappointed the DubNation and his side. In his side’s most recent matchup, against the Rockets, he dropped 27 points on them. This led to the Rockets’ Head Coach Ime Udoka comparing him to Thompson after the game.

Klay Thompson all over again. That’s how they’re using him.

Ime Udoka remarked

The Warriors are attempting 47.8% of their shots from outside the arc, which is 5.3 points more than their percentage during Thompson’s final game and ties them for sixth place in the league. Shockingly, this is without their star man and legendary shooter, Stephen Curry. This showcases the impact Hield is having on the Warriors side after joining them during the off-season.