The New Orleans Pelicans selected Buddy Hield with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. The veteran shooting guard/small forward is notable for being included in the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2017. He was also the NBA 3-point contest champion in 2020.
In the 2022/23 season, Hield played 80 games for the Indiana Pacers and averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.3 blocks per game. He shot 45.8% from the field, including 42.5% from deep. He is notable for achieving his 230th 3-pointer in the season, thereby exceeding Reggie Miller for the most 3-pointers made in a season in the history of the Pacers.
In February 2024, the Indiana Pacers traded Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Who are Buddy Hield’s Parents?
Buddy Hield is the son of Vincent Hield and Jackie Swann. Nevertheless, his parents divorced when he was 11 years old.
Who is Buddy Hield’s Mother?
Jackie Swann is the mother of Buddy Hield. She raised him and his six siblings as a single parent after separating from her husband. She had to clean houses, worked as a caterer at weddings, and did a sales job to support her family.
Buddy Hield has acknowledged that his mother has both been a mother and father to him.
Who is Buddy Hield’s Father?
Vincent Hield is the father of Buddy Hield. However, no information is available about his background and life.
What Nationality are Buddy Hield’s Parents?
Buddy Hield’s mother Jackie Swann and father Vincent Hield are from the Bahamas. They are Bahamian nationals and African in ethnicity.
FAQs
A. Born on December 17, 1992 in Freeport, Bahamas, Buddy Hield is 30 years old.
A. Buddy Hield’s mother is Jackie Swann and father is Vincent Hield.
A. Buddy Hield plays as shooting guard and small forward for the Philadelphia 76ers.
A. Buddy Hield hails from the Bahamas.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Buddy Hield averaged 16.8 points with 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game throughout 80 games.