4 takeaways from Buddy Hield's first month as a 76er
Buddy Hield has excelled in his first month as a Sixer while flashing skills that go beyond his scouting report. Hield can turbocharge the Sixers offense while also complementing Joel Embiid.
By David Rooney
On February 8th, the Philadelphia 76ers made a deal with the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs to acquire sharpshooting guard Buddy Hield. The new acquisition scored 20 points in his Sixers debut and has not looked back. Although the team's free fall has continued in Joel Embiid’s absence, Hield has played well. When the team is back to full strength, the addition of an elite shooter and underrated ball handler should pay dividends throughout the playoffs. Let's look closer at Hield’s first month as a Sixer and analyze his impact on the team.