The Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield might get acquired by the San Antonio Spurs this offseason. When a team lands a great player, they have two options from there on. They can either depend solely on that player and wait for things to happen, or they just go ahead with providing the best support they can to him. If the Spurs find themselves in the same spot right now, what would they do?
The Pacers are yet to extend Hield; reports suggest that the player is not happy with what the Pacers have to offer. There are rumors that the player is waiting for the Pacers to get done with building the roster, and if he is not satisfied with the team, he’ll leave. We’ll see a lot of teams battling it out for one of the best shooters in the league. Will the Spurs be able to beat all of them? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the San Antonio Spurs and the Indiana Pacers involving Buddy Hield.
What would the Spurs offer for Buddy Hield?
The Spurs have a lot of players they can part ways with. They do not have a squad that would help their latest signing in the greatest manner possible. So, they would be happy to land the Pacers’ #24 anyhow. But before that, can the Pacers convince Hield to stay?
Most Efficient Jump Shooters,
Points Per Jumper, 2022-23 Season*1. Stephen Curry …… 1.27
2. Kevin Durant …….. 1.24
3. Buddy Hield ………. 1.22
4. Michael Porter Jr… 1.18
5. Kevin Huerter …….. 1.16*Among top 50 most active jump shooters pic.twitter.com/w5pRWtLVMQ
— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) April 10, 2023
How did Buddy Hield perform last season?
The Oklahoma Sooners product played 80 games for the Pacers last season and averaged 16.8 points per game. He also charted 2.8 assists and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Spurs would be delighted if they manage to pull this deal off.
Most 3-pointers made during the 2022-23 season:
Klay Thompson = 301
Buddy Hield = 288 (2 seasons in a row as 2nd place)
Stephen Curry = 273The 3 most elite shooters of our era 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GfawDh5B4G
— Z$ (@CurryProspects) September 24, 2023
Why would the Spurs like to sign Buddy Hield?
The Spurs have recently added Victor Wembanyama to their roster by exploiting the lottery system. Now, they are going to build their roster around him. This deal gives them one of the best 3-point shooters who would be able to compliment Victor in a great manner.
Will the Spurs tank again, or are they really going to build their roster? How will the Pacers line up next season? We’ll keep you updated.
