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Curry made the wrong choice as a substitute? Hardaway Jr. has diverse offense and is more suitable for the Warriors than Hield.

8:14am, 17 November 2025【Basketball】

Last summer, the Warriors and Hield completed a four-year, 38 million contract extension in order for the latter to become Curry's substitute and maintain the Warriors' 48-minute three-point threat every night. However, the results were not satisfactory...

So far in the new season, Hield has been reduced to a marginal player, averaging 16.6 minutes per game, 6.6 points per game, 1.1 three-pointers per game, and a 30% shooting rate!

The offense is strong and the defense is weak. Once the offense fails, Hilde will be a burden on the court.

In addition, Hield's shooting is no longer stable, and he often misses from wide open shots, making Curry shake his head frequently.

In addition, Hilder does not have the ability to attack with the ball, which is a flaw!

On the other hand, Hardaway, who the Nuggets spent this year with a one-year veteran's minimum salary, averaged 11.7 points per game this season, made 2.6 three-pointers per game, and shot 46% from the field.

Just today, Cameron Johnson was absent due to injury, and Hardaway took over as the starter. The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 123-112. He played 29 minutes and made 6 of 8, including 5 of 6 three-pointers and 6 of 6 free throws, contributing 23 points!

This is Hardaway's characteristic. He has both off-ball and ball-holding abilities, and more diverse offensive methods. It would be great if he serves as Curry's substitute!

Unfortunately, there is no what if