{"id":25993,"date":"2025-01-16T01:13:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T01:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=25993"},"modified":"2025-01-16T01:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T01:13:17","slug":"breaking-news-warriors-steve-kerr-still-believes-in-buddy-hield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=25993","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Warriors&#8217; Steve Kerr Still Believes In Buddy Hield"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail-header--dek\">Steve Kerr&#8217;s unwavering trust in Buddy Hield divides Warriors fans as his shooting struggles and defensive lapses weigh on the team.<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--flexbox\">\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--meta\">\n<div class=\"m-description--list\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fadeawayworld.net\/.image\/t_share\/MjEyMTE0NTc1OTYzNzI3ODQ4\/steve-kerr-speaks-to-buddy-hield-during-a-game-against-the-pacers.jpg\" alt=\"Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talks with guard Buddy Hield (7) against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter at Chase Center.\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Steve Kerr\u2019s continued trust in\u00a0Buddy Hield\u00a0has become a divisive topic among\u00a0Golden State Warriors\u00a0fans as the team struggles to stay competitive in a challenging Western Conference. Despite Hield&#8217;s inconsistency and declining shooting percentages,\u00a0Kerr remains committed to the veteran guard, frequently reiterating his belief in Hield\u2019s ability to turn things around.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Yeah, he&#8217;s had some good looks, and he&#8217;s a great, great shooter. We know that. And I think he&#8217;s pressing a little bit. I think all our guys are pressing because they know our margin for error is slim.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"is-fallback-player m-in-content-ad\">\n<div id=\"ed2311c9-08e7-4c4a-91f3-d1ff662c7342\" class=\"pbs\" data-exs-config=\"{&quot;reporting&quot;:{&quot;subId&quot;:&quot;fadeawayworld.net&quot;,&quot;subId2&quot;:&quot;tm-ci02c5b824c0002680&quot;},&quot;customParams&quot;:{&quot;channel&quot;:&quot;fadeawayworld.net&quot;,&quot;author&quot;:&quot;tm-ci02c5b824c0002680&quot;,&quot;correlator&quot;:2010714986288102,&quot;direct&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;terms&quot;:&quot;Buddy Hield,Steve Kerr,Golden State Warriors Archive&quot;,&quot;pagetype&quot;:&quot;article&quot;,&quot;path&quot;:&quot;\/nba\/golden-state-warriors\/warriors-steve-kerr-still-believes-buddy-hield&quot;,&quot;pod&quot;:&quot;0&quot;},&quot;macros&quot;:{&quot;gpid&quot;:&quot;\/88059007\/nba\/video\/preroll-0&quot;}}\" data-pbs-root=\"true\" data-pbs-position=\"static\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><em>&#8220;And so he&#8217;s just pressing, but I trust him. I mean, I put him in the last play because I believe that he&#8217;s always going to make the next shot.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;He gives us space, and even when he&#8217;s not making shots. He gives us space, people respect him, they guard him and he opens up the floor, so I&#8217;m going to keep playing him. I&#8217;m going to keep trusting him.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>After the Warriors&#8217; recent 104-101 loss to the\u00a0Toronto Raptors, where Hield missed a potential game-tying three-pointer in the closing seconds and struggled with\u00a08 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists shooting 3-13 from the field and 2-10 from 3-point range,\u00a0Kerr\u00a0defended his decision to trust Hield with the final shot.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"2\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-2ac1c1c4eb3843e197a00c017ae66a84\" data-google-query-id=\"CP3ipaWn94oDFXzrTAIdBHwU7w\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While Kerr\u2019s faith in Hield demonstrates confidence in his player, it has also sparked frustration among fans. Many believe Hield\u2019s role should be scaled back, especially given his prolonged shooting struggles. Over his last 31 games, Hield has shot 37.7% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, a significant drop from his early-season form, where he averaged 21.2 points on 50% three-point shooting in October.<\/p>\n<p>Hield\u2019s trajectory this season mirrors the\u00a0infamous \u201cBuddy Hield Cycle,\u201d a meme capturing the pattern of his career: he starts strong with a new team, showcases elite shooting, and then fades into inconsistency while offering little on defense. His current averages of 12.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on 41.6% shooting reflect a player struggling to provide consistent impact.<\/p>\n<p>Fans are growing increasingly impatient as the Warriors&#8217; record falls to 19-20. Calls for Hield to take on a more limited role have intensified, particularly with his minutes often coming at the expense of younger or more reliable contributors like\u00a0Dennis Schroder, who has shown flashes of effectiveness in limited opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Kerr\u2019s reliance on Hield stems from his belief that Hield\u2019s shooting, even during slumps, can open up the floor for the Warriors\u2019 stars, particularly\u00a0Stephen Curry. Kerr has emphasized that Hield\u2019s spacing forces defenses to account for him, creating opportunities for Curry and others to operate.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"2\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-placeholder\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-7e9fd1e7c1cf4d1ca36c81bc6c3d098d\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, critics argue that Hield\u2019s defensive lapses and streaky shooting often outweigh his spacing benefits.\u00a0To salvage Hield\u2019s role with the Warriors, adjustments are necessary. Many fans and analysts suggest shifting him to a spark-plug bench role, limiting his minutes to 15-18 per game based on his performance. If he\u2019s shooting well, he could see extended time, but if not, his minutes could be reduced to prevent further harm to the team\u2019s overall performance.<\/p>\n<p>While Kerr\u2019s loyalty to Hield reflects his coaching philosophy of empowering players through rough patches, the Warriors are running out of time to correct their trajectory. If Hield cannot regain consistency, Kerr may need to reassess his rotation to give the Warriors the best chance at success in a competitive conference. For now, Kerr\u2019s trust in Hield remains steadfast, but the team\u2019s results may ultimately force a reevaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steve Kerr&#8217;s unwavering trust in Buddy Hield divides Warriors fans as his shooting struggles and defensive lapses weigh on the team. 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