“My mom, she sleeps in my bed,” Buddy Hield said with a grin, standing at the edge of college basketball’s biggest stage. “Sometimes I sleep with her, sometimes I don’t. I sleep on the couch or the floor. It depends. Sometimes she locks the door, or I don’t come home, or I’m out in the gym shooting.” This says everything. Not just about the Golden State Warriors’ forward/guard, but the way he grew up—tight quarters, tighter family, and a rhythm of life that mixed sacrifice, love, and just enough chaos to keep it real. So, let’s explore Hield’s family and know their real story.

Who are Buddy Hield’s parents? What’s their nationality?

Buddy Hield was born to parents Vincent Hield and Jackie Swann. But, for him, Mother always played both roles, after his parents divorced when he was just 11 years old. That hit hard for him and his siblings, leaving Jackie with no choice but to be a single parent. Vincent stayed in his life, but Jackie was the anchor at home. However, talking about their nationality, both parents are Bahamian nationals and ethnically African. Those are Buddy’s roots.

You can kind of see that island grit in the way he plays. He makes you wonder how much of that drive came from his mom. Growing up in Eight Mile Rock isn’t exactly easy street. But that tough childhood clearly shaped the way he moves today. It’s wild how family stories like this don’t always make headlines. Vincent and Jackie gave him roots—painful or not, they mattered. It’s clear their influence runs way deeper than people might think. Now that we have a small picture of his parents, let’s look into them in detail.

Who is Buddy Hield’s father, Vincent Hield?

As we know, Vincent Hield is Buddy Hield’s father. Beyond that, not much is out there. No interviews, no backstory, no headlines—just silence. It’s kind of strange, honestly. Buddy’s always spoken more about his mom. Maybe that says something. Maybe Vincent kept his distance or just stayed out of the spotlight. Some dads do that, especially after a split. Imagine seeing your parents part ways at the age of 11.

That’s a tough age to lose that sense of family. From what’s out there, Vincent didn’t completely disappear, but Jackie held it down. Can’t help but wonder, what was Vincent like? Was he proud, watching Buddy rise? It’s wild how someone so close to a star can stay unknown. But maybe that’s the way Vincent wanted it. Quiet presence, no fuss. Sometimes, the background stays in the background for a reason. Ok, ok, now that’s a lot about him, so let’s look at his mother.

Who is Buddy Hield’s mother, Jackie? What does she do?

As we know, Jackie Swann is Buddy Hield’s mother—and honestly, a force. After splitting from her husband, she raised seven kids on her own. That’s wild just to think about. She cleaned houses, catered weddings, did sales work—whatever paid the bills. But beyond the hustle, she was shaping lives, not just feeding mouths.

Jackie didn’t just work jobs. She built a household full of faith and discipline. Growing up in the Bahamas, she’d gone to church often but let that slip for a while. It came back full force when the kids came along. “You need God,” she realized. “You can’t make it without God.” From then on, church was non-negotiable. They didn’t sit in the back either. Jackie had her crew up front so no one could slack off or sleep.

What’s crazy is that even with all that pressure, she stayed joyful. Always smiling, always laughing. In a house with seven kids, their grandma, aunts, and cousins—all packed into three bedrooms—she still believed something better was coming. “There’s a plan for you down the line,” she’d say.

She taught the kids to pray early. If they could talk, they could pray. “You talk to me,” she’d say. “Talk to God.” It wasn’t complicated or fancy—just real. They prayed in their cramped house, and they prayed across time zones. Still do. Sometimes before Buddy’s games, Jackie calls and prays with him on the phone. His teammates used to wonder why he’d go quiet. Now they know—“They’re praying.”

You might catch Jackie at Buddy’s games, but not always in her seat. When things get close, she disappears to pray. She finds a hallway, a quiet corner, and lifts it all up. After OU’s game-winner against Texas, the crowd erupted, but Jackie closed her eyes, raised her hands, and just did her thing.

At tournaments, she’s in the stands or she’s gone. But never really gone. She prays for the whole team, not just her son. Afterwards, she gathers family and friends near the locker room or by the bus. They form a circle, hold hands, and pray. “You should come in,” she tells strangers passing by. That openness? That’s Jackie.

She’s not just proud of Buddy for being a star. It’s the way he carries himself. The joy, the humility, the fight. “Nah,” Jackie said when people tried to explain Buddy’s success. “God did it. I believe it in my heart.” That faith? It’s stitched into Buddy’s story—because it was stitched into his upbringing. Jackie doesn’t just show up. She holds it all together. Oh, what a loving mother. Jackie didn’t raise just one standout. Each of her kids has their own fire. So, let’s look at them.

Buddy Hield’s brothers: How many siblings does the Warriors star have?

We already saw that Buddy Hield didn’t grow up alone—he’s one of seven kids. Three brothers. Three sisters. All packed into a small four-room house in Freeport, Bahamas. His brothers are B.J. Simmons, Curvin, and Chevez Hield—all older than him. And honestly, they’re about as “big brother” as it gets.

None of them played basketball past high school. But that hasn’t stopped them from offering plenty of “advice.” “They’re just always negative. Talk too much,” the hooper once joked. It’s the kind of brotherly ribbing that never really goes away. They’re his biggest critics, and maybe that’s their way of showing love. You can tell there’s a lot of pride behind the sarcasm.

When Buddy got drafted, his brothers packed up too. The four of them were hunting for a house in New Orleans together. “I’m excited to spend money,” he laughed. The vibe is real—tight-knit, chaotic, but loyal.

Then there’s the sister crew: Coco, Pepper, and Jennaya. Coco’s the baby of the family. Buddy says they’re more emotional, more supportive. “They motivate and encourage me,” he said. Totally different energy from the brothers, but no less important.

And through it all, they were never far from each other. Even now, scattered across the U.S. and the Bahamas, they stay in touch. Group calls, prayers, and jokes—they keep that sibling bond strong.

It’s crazy to think that Buddy didn’t consistently have his own bed until college. Seven kids sharing mattresses, clothes, and space. That kind of closeness will never fade away. It’s built into how he operates. You see it in his humility, in how grounded he stays, even under the NBA spotlight. Buddy may be the one with the spotlight now, but the Hield crew? They’re still right there with him. Just louder, a little more honest, and definitely not handing out compliments easily.