Gordon Hayward is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. He was drafted by the Utah Jazz with the ninth overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. Throughout his NBA career, Hayward has made a name for himself as a versatile wing player.
Hayward is known for his smooth scoring, both in mid-range and beyond the arc. At 6 feet 7 inches, he can handle the ball, and create shots for himself through traffic. He also contributes on the defensive end usually by disrupting passing lanes.
At Utah Jazz, he was the leader, and came up big in many clutch moments. The 2016-17 season was particularly special for Hayward as he was selected to be an All-Star, and played a pivotal role in leading the Jazz to a memorable first-round victory over Chris Paul's LA Clippers.
Gordon Hayward joined the Celtics in the 2017 offseason. However, his debut with the team was absolutely devastating. He suffered a fractured tibia and dislocated ankle in his left leg, less than six minutes into the Celtics' regular-season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This injury sidelined him for the whole season. He made a comeback in 2018 and played a veteran’s role with the Celtics.
Overall, Gordon Hayward has been a well-rounded player throughout his NBA career, and his presence adds tremendous value to any team fortunate enough to have him on their roster.
Gordon Hayward Trade
The Charlotte Hornets traded their 2022 second-round pick (top 55 protected) for Gordon Hayward. This trade occurred in the 2020 off season when Hayward decided to opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent.
The Boston Celtics decided to sign Hayward to a four-year, $120 million contract and then immediately trade him to the Hornets because they wanted to create cap space. With this sign-and-trade, the Hornets not only received a veteran player like Gordon Hayward but also received two second round picks in 2023 and 2024.
This Hayward sign-and-trade gave flexibility to the Celtics to sign more players in free agency.
FAQs
A. Gordon Scott Hayward and Jody Hayward are the proud parents of Gordon Hayward.
A. Gordon Hayward was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. on March 23, 1990.
A. Yes, Gordon Hayward has one sibling, a sister named Heather.
A. Gordon Hayward currently plies his trade for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A. Gordon Hayward accepted a scholarship offer from Butler University and played college basketball for the Butler Bulldogs.
