Is Buddy Hield's wife actually Remi Martinii? Facts about the basketball star
Remi Martinii does not hold the title of Buddy Hield's wife. The couple, who share two kids, has been in a long-term relationship. Although they keep details about their romance and family private, Remi shared how motherhood changed her in a 2021 interview with Carib Voxx, saying:
Being a mom made me work towards becoming a better person. I became a lot more motivated.
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Key takeaways
- Buddy Hield is the fifth of seven children of his mother, Jackie Braynen.
- He was selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans.
- Hield has been playing for the Golden State Warriors since 2024.
- His partner, Remi Martinii, is a Bahamian model and entrepreneur.
Buddy Hield's profile summary
Full name | Chavano Rainer Hield |
Date of birth | 17 December 1992 |
Age | 32 years old (As of November 2025) |
Birthplace | Freeport, The Bahamas |
Nationality | Bahamian |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Height | 6'4" (193 cm) |
Weight | 100 kg (220 lbs) |
Marital status | Dating |
Partner | Remi Martinii |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Basketball player |
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Who is Buddy Hield's wife? A look at his love life
Although the specifics of how Buddy Hield and Remi Martinii met remain unclear, they have been together for years. They are yet to exchange nuptials officially. The pair welcomed their daughter, Rainer Cali, in 2017, and their son, River, in 2021. Remi told Carib Voxx per EssentiallySports:
Since Rainer, my relationship with God has grown stronger. I want to be the best role model for my kids.
Rainer has an Instagram account that her parents manage.
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Remi Martinii started modelling in the 10th grade
Bahamian photographer Christine Demeritte discovered Remi after she did several shoots with her niece. While still modelling, she later enrolled at the University of Westminster, London and earned a law degree.
Although Martinni never pursued a career in this field, during her interview with Carib Voxx, she narrated how the knowledge acquired helped in her modelling career, stating:
I never made the mistake of signing a contract without thoroughly reviewing the terms.
Remi is the owner of the swimsuit line, RH2o Swim, that focuses on mom-and-daughter designs.
Exploring Buddy Hield's early life and professional career
Buddy's mother gave him this nickname after Bud Bundy of the Married… with Children sitcom. When Jackie and Hield's dad, Vincent, separated when he was 11, she moved to her mom's three-bedroom abode in Eight Mile Rock with her seven kids.
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The house became congested as some of Braynen's sisters also lived there with their children. Jackie worked three jobs: cleaning houses, catering weddings, and working as a saleswoman, to support her large family. Nonetheless, according to the Post Bulletin, she always encouraged her kids to be grateful.
We may not have many things, but it is enough.
All-Bahamian Brand rated him the best eighth grader in the Bahamas
Hield attended Jack Hayward High School, where he played basketball. The All Bahamian Brand magazine named him one of the budding players to watch in the Bahamas.
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Buddy led the team to the championship of the Providence Holiday Tournament and the Grand Bahamas High School Championships. Former coach Kyle Lindsted recruited Hield to the basketball prep school (Sunrise Christian Academy) in Bel Aire.
Buddy selected the Oklahoma Sooners over the Kansas Jayhawks
As a freshman at Oklahoma, Hield won the team's Most Inspirational Award. Despite being eligible for the 2015 NBA draft, he chose to return for his senior season.
Buddy was named the Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year and was listed on the Oscar Robertson Award preseason watchlist. In April 2016, Hield received the John R. Wooden Award for his impressive performance during the 2015-16 season.
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Hield started playing in the National Basketball Association at 23
The Pelicans drafted Buddy in June 2016 and subsequently traded him to the Sacramento Kings in February 2017, in exchange for DeMarcus Cousins. In 2022, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers for Domantas Sabonis and to the Philadelphia 76ers in February 2024.
In July 2024, Buddy was traded to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA's first six-team transaction. According to Spotrac, his contract guarantees an annual salary of $9.4 million. On 1 October 2025, he took to Instagram to celebrate a milestone in his professional career via a post that read:
Year 10! God has been faithful and grateful.
Buddy is involved in various philanthropic endeavours
Following what is regarded as the worst natural disaster in the Bahamas' recorded history, Hurricane Dorian, Buddy donated $105,000 to the Hurricane Dorian Relief fund.
He also created a GoFundMe page to raise an extra $1,000,000 for the affected families. Hield runs the Buddy Hield Foundation that provides scholarships to help young Bahamians access higher education.
FAQs
Some of Buddy's Golden State Warriors teammates are Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler. Below are some frequently asked questions about the sportsman:
How many teams has Buddy Hield played for?
Hield has played for five NBA teams. They are the Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans.
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How rich is Buddy Hield?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Buddy has an estimated net worth of $6 million. He has amassed this wealth from his successful sporting career. Additionally, he has secured lucrative endorsement deals with prominent brands, including Nike.
Wrapping up
Although some sources report Remi Martinii as Buddy Hield's wife, the duo has yet to tie the knot. They share two kids, a daughter and a son. Little is known about the sportsman's family as his social media posts and interviews mainly revolve around his basketball career.
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