Buddy Hield
A Bahamian sharpshooter whose deep-range bombs and infectious joy made him a cultural ambassador for his nation on the NBA's biggest stage.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Bahamian basketball player·Birthday: December 17·Millennials
Biography
Buddy Hield's journey from the sun-drenched courts of the Bahamas to the bright lights of the NBA is a story of relentless work and pure shooting passion. Born in Freeport, he honed his craft with a singular obsession, often practicing alone for hours. His college career at Oklahoma was a revelation; he transformed from a raw athlete into a scoring machine, captivating fans with his electric performances and a smile that never quit. Drafted in 2016, Hield's professional path has been defined by his elite three-point shooting, a skill that has seen him lead the league in makes and break franchise records. More than his stats, he carries the pride of the Bahamas with him, inspiring a new generation of island kids to dream big.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Buddy was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Buddy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Buddy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Naismith College Player of the Year award in 2016.
- Set the Sacramento Kings franchise record for three-pointers made in a single season in 2019.
- Led the NBA in three-point field goals made during the 2019-2020 season.
- Named the Big 12 Conference Player of the Year in both 2015 and 2016.
Did You Know?
He didn't own a pair of basketball shoes until he was 13 years old.
He is a huge fan of cricket and played it growing up in the Bahamas.
He famously watched his own NBA draft selection from a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant.
“I just love to shoot the ball. That's what I do.”
