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Golden State Warriors Guard Buddy Hield was not entertained when he visited the Colosseum in Rome.
Hield competes in the NBA Summer League and watches young players from the Warriors participate Utah Jazz On Sunday night. The Warriors won 103-93, but it was Hilde’s comments about his trip to Italy that attracted the attention of the Internet.
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On February 16, 2025, in Rome, people stroll through the Flavian Amphitheater, the campaign arena. (Andrea Ronchini/Nurphoto via Getty Images)
“When I went to the Colosseum, I was a little disappointed because I looked at the ‘Gladiator’ and I thought Maximus was a real warrior,” he explained on ESPN broadcast. “So, I’m going to scream at the Colosseum, ‘Maximus!’ My guide said he wasn’t real.”
“Gladiator” was released in 2000 and won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound and Best Costume Design. It made more than $465 million at the box office.
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Golden State Warriors defender Buddy Hield (No. 7) played defense in the 2025 NBA playoffs on May 4, 2025 in the 2025 NBA playoffs on May 4, 2025 in the 2025 NBA playoffs on May 4, 2025 in the 2025 NBA playoffs on May 4, 2025. (Troy Taormina-Imagn image)
Hilder said he saw Gladiator 2 with Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, which is not as good as Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix.
Hilder is about to enter his second season with the Warriors. He joined the team before the 2024-25 season began as part of the deal with The 6 team Philadelphia 76 people. He averaged 11.1 points per game and shot 41.7%.
He played in all 82 games, mainly on the bench.
#7’s Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield played against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco on April 13, 2025. (Robert Edwards-Imagn image)
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Hield was a member of the NBA Jellokee when he first entered the league. He started with the New Orleans Pelicans but was traded to the Sacramento Kings during his rookie year. He also played with the Indiana Pacers.
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