Buddy Hield has often been under the watchful eye of the media, but he has now finally managed to break the negative record he held.
It’s known how much attention the NBA pays to records, and this time an incredible statistic revolves around the end of a streak of 632 games. After tying the record of the most games played in the regular season with 84 games, Buddy Hield is once again the most talked-about name.
Specifically, after playing for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in, the outstanding guard finally ended his negative streak of 632 games played in the NBA without appearing in the playoffs.
Among active players, Buddy Hield’s streak is by far the longest, with Lauri Markkanen coming in second with 403 career games without a playoff appearance.
Historically, Tom Van Arsdale holds the record with an astonishing 12-year NBA career from 1965 to 1977. Despite three All-Star appearances, none of his 929 games were in the playoffs.
An intriguing name is Milton Palacio, a former member of Belgrade’s Partizan where he played during the 2007/2008 season. He spent seven years in the NBA, playing 470 games without a playoff appearance. Palacio ranks 14th on this list.