Hield recently agreed a two-year, $21 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, and as one of the league's best shooters, Stephen Curry has averaged 3.4 three-pointers per game over the past five seasons. The Golden State Warriors went to great lengths to acquire Hield in order to fill the void that arose with Klay Thompson's departure.
After joining the Golden State Warriors, Hield also spoke for the first time about why he joined the Golden State Warriors. Hield said that he is very suitable for the current Golden State Warriors, and he has always watched the style of play of the Golden State Warriors, so he is very familiar with everything about the Golden State Warriors.
"It looks like a perfect fit, from little to big, looking at the way they play. The way they coached, the players around them – Stephen (Curry), Draymond (Green), Andrew (Wiggins), Stephen's style of play. ”
"Even looked at Klay Thompson. I've always been a huge fan of him, and I often ask for his opinion. Just looking at their dynasty and the way they play, I feel like it's more appropriate for my game. Dribble quickly, cut in, pass, defend, make decisions. I think by going there, I can learn a lot and improve my game"
Hield was the 6th overall pick in the first round in 2016 and has played eight seasons in the NBA. He has been one of the league's best shooters over the course of the past six seasons, making at least 200 three-pointers in six consecutive seasons.
Hield, who averaged 7.6 three-pointers per game in his career, shot 40.0 percent from three-point range. This time, the Golden State Warriors took him to make up for the vacancy of Klay Thompson's departure. The Golden State Warriors didn't want Stephen Curry to be surrounded by the other side because of Klay Thompson's departure, so they found a new three-point shooter for Stephen Curry as a helper. Hield is only 31 years old, at the peak of his career, and three years younger than Klay Thompson.
Hield continued: "I want to go there and win the game and try to get them back to the top. All I can do is help the team get back to the top. It's funny, man. They made it so easy to play"
"Hopefully with Stephen, I can watch him and learn from him. Just learn from all the key guys like Draymond and Wiggins to be part of a championship team. ”
"Great work. I think the forward line did a great job of putting all those parts together and finding the right people, the right parts to match their style of play. It should be fun. ”
The Golden State Warriors signed Kyle Anderson, D'Anthony Melton and Hield after missing out on Chris Paul and Klay Thompson in the 2024 offseason. Hield's remarks reminded many of Golden State Warriors young player Po Jay, who was once known as a sycophant because he often touted Stephen Curry after games.