Buddy Hield, at 30 years old, has made NBA history by playing in 84 games this season for the Philadelphia 76ers, the first player to achieve this feat in nearly two decades. His significant contribution includes hitting three three-pointers in 45 seconds during the third quarter of a recent game. This performance comes in a season where the 76ers have secured an eight-game winning streak. Notably, Hield's participation has also ended his long streak of 632 regular-season games without making the playoffs, the longest active streak until now. In his eighth NBA season, Hield's persistence has finally paid off, earning him his first playoff appearance.
More people should be talking about Buddy Hield playing in 84 games this season.
New ESPN story: In his eighth NBA season, Buddy Hield – after Wednesday's frantic win in Philly, in which he played a big part – will finally be in the playoffs. It only took him 86 games – the third most of any player in NBA history – to get there: https://t.co/qLPQcfEDwx
Buddy Hield is heading to the NBA playoffs for the first time in his 8-year career 🙌 It snaps the longest active streak for not making the postseason at 632 regular season games. The new longest streak now belongs to Lauri Markkanen at 403 games. https://t.co/PQ5dgwrSJY
Hey, Buddy! The postseason finally beckons for 76ers' Buddy Hield after 632 NBA games https://t.co/gHzGIQ6F69
Buddy Hield has snapped the longest active streak for not making the playoffs at 632 games 💪 🎥 @sixers https://t.co/YTDZMt0vaj
Buddy Hield. Confusing basketball player.
Buddy Hield for 3⃣! 8-0 run for Philly on ESPN 🍿 https://t.co/0J7ZkhzHzf
Buddy Hield is the first player in nearly 20 years to play at least 84 games in an NBA regular season. 👀 https://t.co/NPANqXrMHg
The longest current NBA winning streaks: Sixers 8 straight wins, Thunder and Knicks 5.
Buddy Hield is fourth all-time in games played without making the playoffs — that can end with a Sixers Play-in game victory. https://t.co/siUKXlSmf8
Buddy Hield has played in 84 (!!) games this season. He's the first NBA player to achieve the feat since 04-05. In the load management era, this deserves some praise. 👏 https://t.co/s8nPWENN3f
Buddy Hield just hit 3 threes in a matter of 45 seconds to end the third quarter. https://t.co/Q5FcSiY6Jl
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Buddy Hield got his minutes this regular season 🤯 https://t.co/KjqZQWtEvm
Buddy Hield is now the first NBA player with an 84-game season in 19 years 🤯 (via @NoahLevick) https://t.co/4Dz1xUdo4W