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Buddy Hield Says Warriors 'Seemed Like a Perfect Fit' After Lakers Contract Rumors

Buddy Hield is joining the Golden State Warriors from the Philadelphia 76ers after a sign-and-trade earlier this week.

Hield will get two years and $21 million guaranteed while the 76ers will get a 2031 second-round pick in return.

Per BasketNews' Edvinas Jablonkskis, the three-point specialist believed the Warriors were the right fit for him despite having reported contract offers from the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons.

"It seemed like a perfect fit," Hield said. "Growing up, watching their style of play. The way they coach, the players around them – Steph [Curry], Draymond [Green], [Andrew] Wiggins.