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Buddy Hield

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Buddy Hield is a talented Bahamian professional basketball player, currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has earned numerous accolades throughout his career, including prestigious awards such as the John R. Wooden Award, Naismith Award, Sporting News Player of the Year, and the Oscar Robertson Trophy.

Early Life

Buddy Hield, born Chavano Rainier Hield on December 17, 1992, hails from Freeport, West Grand Bahama, in the Bahamas. He is the son of Vincent Hield and Jackie Swann, who separated when Buddy was young. He was raised by his grandmother, alongside his six siblings. Buddy completed his high school education at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas. Later, he pursued his college studies at the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 2016.

Buddy Hield Biography
Real Name	Chavano Rainier Hield
Birth Date	December 17, 1993
Age	32 Years
Birth Place	Freeport, Bahamas
Nationality	Bahamian
Profession	Basketball Player
Religion	Christianity
Sun sign	Sagittarius
Physical Statistics

Height	in feet inches – 6’ 5” – in Centimetres – 196 cm
Weight	in Kilograms – 97 kg – in Pounds – 214 lbs
Body Measurements	42-32-17
Chest Size	42 Inches
Waist Size	32 Inches
Biceps Size	17 Inches
Shoe Size	9 U.S
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Body Type	Athletic
Family
Father	Vincent Hield
Mother	Jackie Hield
Sister	Nay-Nay, Pepper, Jennaya, Coco
Brother	Chevez, Curvin, Vezy, B.J. Simmons
Qualification/Education
School	Sunrise Christian Academy
College	The University of Oklahoma
Relationship Status

Marital Status	In Relation
Affair	Yes
Is he a Gay?	No
Who is his Girlfriend?	Remi Martini
Favourite Things
Favorite Player	Kobe Bryant
Favorite Food	Gummies
Favorite Destination	Not Available
Favorite Color	Not Available

Career

Hield was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2016 NBA Draft, officially signing with the team on July 22, 2016. His rookie season showed great promise, with notable achievements including being named Rookie of the Month in December 2016. He played for the Pelicans until 2017, when he was traded to the Sacramento Kings. On April 11, 2017, he set a career-high and led his team to victory over the Phoenix Suns. In December 2020, Hield contributed 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in a thrilling 124-122 overtime win against the Denver Nuggets.

Hield’s international career also stands out. He represented the Bahamas in the 2014 Centrobasket, a FIBA Americas championship for Central American and Caribbean teams, held in Tepic, Mexico. There, he earned recognition for his impressive 19.8 points per game average, under the coaching of Larry Eustachy.

Controversies

Hield made headlines on February 28, 2021, during his 350th game, when he set a new record for the fastest 1,000 three-pointers made in NBA history, surpassing Steph Curry’s previous record, which took 369 games.

Personal Life

Buddy Hield is currently in a relationship with Remi Martini, a fitness enthusiast and law school graduate, who is also popular on social media. The couple, who married after several years of dating, welcomed their first daughter, Rainer Hield, in 2017. Remi is active on social media, including her self-titled YouTube channel.

Net Worth

Buddy Hield’s net worth is estimated at $6 million USD. His primary income comes from his basketball career, endorsements, and sponsorships. As he continues his career, his wealth is expected to grow significantly.

Fun Facts

Buddy Hield plays as a shooting guard for the Sacramento Kings.
He is married to Remi Martini, and they have a daughter named Rainer Hield.
Hield set a world record in February 2021 for the fastest 1,000 three-pointers made in 350 games, surpassing Steph Curry’s previous record of 369 games.
He has won several prestigious awards, including the John R. Wooden Award, Naismith Award, Sporting News Player of the Year, and Oscar Robertson Trophy.

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