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NBA Rumors: Buddy Hield Picked Warriors over Lakers, Pistons After Steve Kerr Call

Buddy Hield is joining the Golden State Warriors after a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the veteran three-point specialist had a handful of options before deciding on the Dubs.

Per The Athletic's Shams Charania, Mark Puleo, Anthony Slater and Mike Vorkunov, Hield had offers from the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons. Ultimately, it was a phone call with head coach Steve Kerr that swayed him to pick Golden State.

"Hield is currently in Valencia, Spain, starring for the Bahamian national team, which is two wins away from a shocking Olympics bid and is coached by Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco, a helpful ally in the recruitment of Hield.