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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Buddy Hield learned absolutely devastating news while vacationing in Italy
Golden State Warriors wing Buddy Hield learned something unexpected on a recent trip overseas during the NBA offseason, and sadly, he didn't like it. Hield, who was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Warriors before last season began, used some of his earned time away from basketball this summer to travel abroad. As part of his international excursion, he went to Italy. While on his trip to Italy, the 2020 NBA Three-Point Contest Champion did something that is on the bucket list for many people: He went to the The Colosseum in Rome. More: Warriors' Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield have the best comedic chemistry of any NBA teammates Unfortunately for Hield, however, he was disappointed by the experience. While supporting his teammates at NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, the Golden State sharpshooter said that he expected to see Maximus (played by Russell Crowe) from Gladiator at Flavian Amphitheatre. Unfortunately for Hield, who said he went around the historical site screaming for Maximum, that character is purely fictional. You could only imagine the disappointment the NBA player must have felt when his tour guide told him that the character was not actually real. It must have felt similarly crushing as to when Zach Galifianakis' character in The Hangover learned that Julius Caesar did not actually live at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Warriors' Buddy Hield explains why Colosseum visit left him 'a little disappointed'
Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield was not entertained when he visited the Colosseum in Rome. Hield was at an NBA Summer League game to watch the young players on the Warriors' roster take on the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. The Warriors won the game 103-93, but it was Hield's comments on his trip to Italy that caught the attention of the internet. "I was a little disappointed when I went to the Colosseum because I watched 'Gladiator' and I thought Maximus was a real warrior," he explained on the ESPN broadcast. "So, I'm going into the Colosseum screaming, 'Maximus!' My tour guide said he's not real." "Gladiator" was released in 2000 and won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound and Best Costume Design. It earned more than $465 million at the box office. Hield said he saw "Gladiator 2" with Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington and didn't think it was as good as the first one with Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Hield is about to enter his second season with the Warriors. He joined the team before the start of the 2024-25 season as part of a six-team trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. He averaged 11.1 points per game and shot 41.7% from the field. He played in all 82 games, primarily coming off of the bench. Hield was an NBA All-Rookie Team member when he first broke into the league. He started out with the New Orleans Pelicans but was traded to the Sacramento Kings in his rookie year. He's played with the Indiana Pacers as well. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dubs Talk: Can Warriors' aging trio make run at 2026 NBA title?
Warriors vs Timberwolves Game HIghlights The Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 99-88, in Game 1 of Conference Semifinals. Top Performers – Golden State Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 24 points, 5 3PM and 8 rebounds Jimmy Butler added 20 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists Draymond Green – 18 points, 4 3PM, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals Stephen Curry – 13 points, 3 3PM Left the game in the 1H with a hamstring injury Top Performers – Minnesota Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Naz Reid – 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 3PM Julius Randle – 18 points, 6 assists Golden State now leads the best-of-seven series 1-0. Game 2 will take place on Thursday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m. EST on TNT. Conference Semifinals History – First Time All Series Start w/ Road Wins With the Warriors win tonight in Game 1, all four road teams have now won Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals .It marks THE FIRST TIME that the road team has won all four Game 1s of a Division or Conference Semifinals in NBA Playoff history. The above stat also means it's the first time the Conf. Semis have started with 5 straight road wins. 1:28 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Buddy Hield on being part of Golden State Warriors: 'Happiest I've ever been playing basketball'
Image credit: Getty Images Buddy Hield is a happy man, soaking in every moment of his first NBA season with the Golden State Warriors . The team lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 121-110 but his energy and dedication have been commendable. While the season had its share of highs and lows, Hield continued to push his game forward — and he did it with a big smile. Buddy Hield is happy to play for Golden State Warriors Buddy Hield joined the Golden State Warriors last offseason in a multi-team sign-and-trade deal that sent franchise legend Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks. The move brought the veteran guard from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Bay Area. On Thursday, Hield spoke to reporters during the team's end-of-season press conference, reflecting on his debut year with Golden State. "This is the happiest I've ever been playing basketball, and I tell the guys 'This season went by so fast' because of how much fun I had, there was a lot of joy being around Steve [Kerr] and his group, being around the players, the training staff," Hield said as per "They all made me feel welcome. And I feel like it went by so fast, and most teams I've been on, it feels like it's very long, like 'When am I getting out of here?' This organization, I never felt one day I was like, 'I can't wait for summer.' I'm like really mad I have to go enjoy summer because basketball was so fun," he added. Hield made a strong start to the season but experienced a dip in form during the middle stretch. In 82 regular-season games (11 starts), he averaged 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 37 percent from beyond the arc. He stepped up in the playoffs, appearing in all 12 of Golden State's postseason games and averaging 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists on 41.6 percent shooting from the field and an impressive 42.9 percent from three-point range. "Meaningful basketball was so fun. Preparing every day for the playoff game was fun. And I really enjoyed being here, man," Hield said. Also Read: 'They only had to win one': Fans react after Golden State Warriors' Playoff exit as Stephen Curry says everything was aligned for Game 6 Julius Randle scored 29 points on an efficient 13-of-18 shooting night to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Wednesday, securing their second consecutive trip to the Western Conference Finals . Anthony Edwards added 22 points and dished out 12 assists for the sixth-seeded Timberwolves, who now await the winner of the Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder series.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Warriors Teammate Responds to Pressure of Filling Stephen Curry Role
There has been an empty hole in the absence of Golden State Warriors' superstar Stephen Curry. Curry has been out since suffering a hamstring strain in the first half of Game 1 of the series between the Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round. Advertisement It's been a natural problem as Curry is one of those players that really aren't replaceable and the Warriors have lost both games that the franchise star has been absent in. Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts during a Taormina-Imagn Images Players and coaches have taken interviews leading up to Game 4 between the two teams and questions have been asked about Curry's presence on the court. Buddy Hield responds to the pressure he holds with Steph Curry injury As there are plenty of players on the Warriors with the sharpshooting ability, guard Buddy Hield spoke with the press on Sunday in regard to Curry and his presence. "Nobody is able to cover for Steph Curry and what he does. If you coming in thinking you can fill his role, you're crazy, he does so much for his team. He's touched by an angel, he's touched by God, he's blessed," Hield said when speaking on his teammate. Hield's been able to step up his game in the second round, averaging 17.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists while shooting 52% from three in the series against the Timberwolves. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30).Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images But when such an impactful player like Curry is taken out of the game, there's only ways to adjust rather than replacing. Advertisement The earliest we may see Curry come back from his hamstring strain will be in Game 6, but even with a timeline like that it's hard to tell if he will be returning in full strength. The absence of Curry has been evident, as his averages this postseason include 22.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists. Game 4 between the Warriors and Timberwolves will be on Monday, May 12.
