Buddy Hield was never shy about laughing at himself, and one viral Warriors moment proved it.
Before Golden State eventually moved him on, Hield found himself at the centre of a light-hearted but ruthless team debate that quickly took on a life of its own.
Buddy Hield gets brutal Warriors verdict
The moment resurfaced after a clip shared by X showed several Warriors players being asked which teammate they would least want dating their sister.
Jimmy Butler was first to weigh in, saying, “Buddy, just because I don’t think she can understand a word that he says.”
Trayce Jackson-Davis followed with a blunt response of his own, simply saying, “Buddy Hield.”
Brandin Podziemski offered no hesitation either, adding, “Buddy. No way.”
Gary Payton II completed the pile-on with, “Buddy love. Absolutely, not.”
The rapid-fire answers turned the exchange into an instant fan favourite. What started as locker-room banter quickly became one of the most shared Warriors clips of the season.
Buddy Hield reacted before his Warriors era ended
Hield took the jokes in stride and responded with humour rather than offense.
He said, “What is it about my charm that you guys hate? Just let me know. That’s all I gotta say. But I still love you guys.”
The response summed up why the clip resonated so widely. Hield leaned into the moment, embracing the joke rather than pushing back against it.
Since then, circumstances have shifted quickly. Hield is no longer part of the Warriors, having been traded to the Atlanta Hawks as Golden State sent him and Jonathan Kuminga to Atlanta in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis.
That move closed the chapter on Hield’s brief but memorable Warriors stint. Even so, moments like this ensured he left behind more than just box score contributions.
The clip now plays as a snapshot of chemistry rather than cruelty.
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