Turn Social Media Banter into Style: The Buddy Hield’s Excluding Buddy Shirt Is the Ultimate Fit for Fans Who Live for NBA Drama. NBA culture isn’t just about points and playoffs—it’s about moments, personalities, and the unforgettable ways players interact both on and off the court. One of the best examples of that this season? The now-viral Excluding Buddy Shirt worn by Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield—a fashion-forward response to some good-natured social media shade from teammate Jimmy Butler.
Excluding Buddy Shirt – Witty, Viral, and Unapologetic
It all started when Butler posted about the Warriors’ crucial Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets without mentioning Hield, despite Buddy’s 17-point performance helping seal the deal. In classic Hield fashion, he fired back—not with words, but with a shirt. As the Warriors boarded a plane for Game 5, Hield stepped out wearing a tee that read, “Excluding Buddy”—a dry, clever, and absolutely legendary comeback that had the entire basketball community laughing.

Now fans can own a piece of that unforgettable exchange with the Excluding Buddy Shirt, a perfect mashup of humor and hoop culture. It’s simple in design but bold in meaning, letting anyone who wears it signal they’re in on the joke—and just as quick with the clapbacks as their favorite players.
More than a funny moment, the shirt represents something bigger: how the modern NBA is driven not just by skill, but by storylines, rivalries, and personalities. It’s a lifestyle as much as it is a league. And this shirt, with its understated typeface and punchy message, fits right into that narrative. Whether you’re repping the Dubs, a fan of Hield’s game, or just someone who appreciates when fashion meets fandom, this one’s for you.
If you’re the kind of fan who lives for the deeper layers of the NBA—the jokes, the rivalries, the unspoken moments—this Excluding Buddy Shirt is your next signature piece. It’s not just merch. It’s a message. Pick yours up today and show the world that even when you’re “excluded,” you’re still part of the story.
Excluding Buddy Shirt Details:
- Unisex T-Shirt: 5.3-ounce, 100% cotton; 99/1 cotton/poly (Ash); 90/10 cotton/poly (Sport Grey); 50/50 cotton/poly (Dark Heather).
- Ladies T-Shirt: 5.3oz, 100% preshrunk cotton; 99/1 cotton/poly (Ash); 90/10 cotton/poly (Sport Grey); 50/50 cotton/poly (Dark Heather).
- Ladies Ideal Racerback Tank: 4 oz, 60% combed ring-spun cotton/40% polyester jersey; Fitted Style; We suggest sizing up.
- Men Tank Top: 5.3 oz., 100% USA cotton; Made with sustainably & fairly grown USA cotton;
- Pullover Hoodie: 8 oz, 50/50 cotton/poly (Fabric composition may vary by color); Two-ply hood with grommets, dyed-to-match drawcord & low-pill fleece;
- Crewneck Pullover Sweatshirt: 8 oz, 50/50 cotton/poly; Air jet yarn for a softer feel and no pilling.
- Long Sleeve Ultra Cotton T-Shirt: 5.3 oz., 100% USA cotton; 99/1 cotton/poly (Ash); 90/10 cotton/poly (Sport Grey); Seamless rib at neck; Taped shoulder-to-shoulder, Ribbed cuffs.
- Brand: Allbluetees