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4 Reasons Why The Sacramento Kings Need To Extend Buddy Hield

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 10: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings talks to referees prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 10, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 10: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings talks to referees prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 10, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 15: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings smiles during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 15, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 15: Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings smiles during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 15, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Reason #4: Buddy Has Been The Best Player

For the last two NBA seasons, an argument can be made that Buddy has been the best and most consistent player on the Sacramento Kings.

Even though Buddy is not a superstar, he has been great for the Kings. For the longest time, Sacramento needed a starting shooting guard that can make perimeter shots efficiently, rebound the ball well, and has a high motor on both ends of the court. Buddy has fit the bill perfectly and is a big reason why the team is on the rise.

It was shown especially last season when he averaged around 21 points and five rebounds a game and made around 46% of his shots from the floor, 43% from the perimeter, and 89% from the free-throw line.

Offering Buddy $110 million is a hefty price, but I can understand why he is feeling insulted about being offered $90 million. I get that that the team needs to make room for when De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III need to get extended, but right now, Buddy has shown more value than both. So why are the Kings showing more faith in two players that have not been as productive as Buddy has?

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I get the ceilings that De’Aaron and Marvin both have are higher, but the Kings have a player right now that is fulfilling his role to a tee and at least deserves a contract worth $100 million over four years. There is no doubt that Buddy is a core piece to this Kings’ rebuild and should be offered a contract that showcases that worth.

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