One game from ‘23-’24 to help you believe in Buddy Hield

Unleash the power of the Splash Buddy!

With the Golden State Warriors Warriors missing out in the play-in tournament last season and losing Klay Thompson — a franchise icon and key to their success — it’s clear the team is transitioning from the Splash Bros era into something new and uncertain. What this next chapter will be remains to be seen, but it’s evident that the days of the Golden Empire are becoming a distant memory.

As Dub Nation looks ahead, there’s hope that the team can remain competitive and contend for championships again. But it won’t be as simple as relying on “Steph Curry MURDER THESE MOFOS.” For those who still believe in the Warriors’ ability to return to the top, the answer lies in finding reasons for optimism across the entire roster.

To help guide that hope, I’ve reviewed the best performances from every non-Curry Warrior last season — moments that show there’s still potential in this squad to build something special again. After all, “We Believe” is more than just a slogan. Let me introduce you to Buddy Hield!

Warriors have a friend in Hield

The Bible says there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. And so even though the Warriors have lost a Splash Bro, they still have a Splash…Buddy?!

Look no further than his 31-point, 5-assist, 2-steal performance against the Toronto Raptors last year as an Indiana Pacer for evidence that he can come in lighting it up beyond the arc. He drilled 7 of his 12 attempts from deep, a shooting display that could certainly come in handy alongside Curry’s prolific stroke.