As the Golden State Warriors prepare for next season, they have numerous question marks within their rotation that will surely bring surprises.
However, there may be none bigger than streaky sharpshooter Buddy Hield, and Hield, as a driver of the team's offense, could be in line for the most important season of his career.
While the Warriors found great success last season relative to expectations, their downfall was ultimately a result of a lack of reliable offense outside of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, and, if Hield can step up in a major way this season, he could be the piece that leads the team back into contention.