FA: Buddy Hield to GSW | 3yrs/21mil

[mvossman]

Interesting take take on how GSW can view/spin Klay vs Buddy.  Buddy younger (31) still a volume 3 point option and perhaps in their mind the defensive difference isn't significant with this version of Klay? 

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/07/03/...ddy-hield/ 

The big factor it appears in how GSW viewed Klay is in how they see his defense versus a less expensive option like Hield. 3-no-longer-D? 

Can’t really compare defensive rating from two different teams.  I think Klay will be a significant drop off from DJJ in the starting lineup, but he is not the sieve that Hield is. 

On the other hand, Hield won’t have a problem coming off the bench and they brought in some good defensive players. I think GS might be better after this offseason.