Buddy Hield Has Second Workout With Lakers

Buddy Hield worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.

Hield said he and Kobe Bryant had a two-hour workout, and that Bryant taught him about footwork, creating space and the importance of opponent scouting. 

It was Hield’s second workout with the Lakers, and his last before the draft on Thursday. He also worked out with the Celtics, Pelicans, Timberwolves and Suns, but the Lakers are the only team that saw him twice.

“You know the Lakers are losing Kobe, they need a scorer, so why not? You know? Why not come in and fill the spot?” Hield said. “You know I’m a confident player and I’ve been under pressure my whole life just overcoming obstacles.

“And I know L.A. … and everybody with the Lakers, they expect to win. I’m prepared to come in expecting to win right away.”