Buddy Hield
This might shock some people as Buddy Hield has been one of the best players during the Kings’ rebuild. But the production he showcased this season was something I did not see coming.
For the season, all 82 games, Buddy averaged around 21 points and five rebounds per contest while making around 46% of his shots from the floor, 43% from the three-point line, and 89% from the free-throw line.
Throughout his campaign, Buddy established himself as one of the best perimeter shooters in the league today and his potential to become a powerhouse scorer and All-Star player in his future.
I always thought Buddy would become a valuable piece to the Kings’ young core, but to see him reach such great heights in a short amount of time is exciting to see. It really shows how much he has invested in improving his game.
When envisioning the young Kings, I viewed Buddy as a potential sharpshooter for the team. To give a better perspective, I thought Buddy would play a similar role to what J.J. Redick played during the Los Angeles Clippers’ “glory days” a few years back.
But after seeing Buddy perform this season, he has surpassed those expectations and has now turned the conversation into whether an All-Star appearance is in his future.