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Buddy Hield Shares Disappointment Over Colosseum Visit Amid NBA Summer League Excitement

Buddy Hield Shares Disappointment Over Colosseum Visit Amid NBA Summer League Excitement

Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield recently expressed his disappointment following a visit to the iconic Colosseum in Rome, igniting a wave of interest online.

During his time in Rome for the NBA Summer League, Hield was present to observe the Warriors’ younger talents facing off against the Utah Jazz. The Warriors emerged victorious, securing a 103-93 win, but it was Hield’s engaging reflections about his Italian adventure that captured public attention.

On a broadcast with ESPN, Hield revealed, “I was a little disappointed when I went to the Colosseum because I watched ‘Gladiator’ and I thought Maximus was a real warrior. So, I’m going into the Colosseum screaming, ‘Maximus!’ My tour guide said he’s not real.”

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