Buddy Hield

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Buddy Hield
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Hield with the Indiana Pacers in 2022
No. 17–Philadelphia 76ers
Position Small forward / shooting guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1992-12-17) December 17, 1992 (age 31)
Freeport, Bahamas
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
College Oklahoma (2012–2016)
NBA draft 2016: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2017 New Orleans Pelicans
2017–2022 Sacramento Kings
2022–2024 Indiana Pacers
2024–present Philadelphia 76ers
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

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