Gordon Hayward Thread

[ddb]

His latest work, mostly him taking his time, probing the paint, and knowing exactly when/where he can get his shots up, would make Evan Turner, who used to do this with less effectiveness for us, proud.

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He's now scored 46 points with just 19 shots the past two games. Didn't even take a three last night. Only one turnover in about 58 minutes of play. How's that for efficiency.

Hayward is playing really well. Just in the nick of time

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[22nd]

Read once that Gordon chose his playing number, 20, in part because of his apreciation for Manu Ginobili. And it shows, just like Manu, he's a scorer/shooter/ballhandler and he's got no problem coming off the bench for the good of the team, although the reason coming of the bench is different.

Now, a lot can happen over the summer, but there is a small posibility that Gordon can keep coming off the bench next year, scoring over 20, runing the second unit, thus making him 6th man of the year and probably an all star too. And he'll be leading the team, while not talking about leading the team. And that is the difference betwen looking up to Manu and looking up to bryant.

This isn't a very likely scenario for next year, but i definitely see Hayward coming off the bench and running the second unit during his second and third contract in boston, in true Hondo style.

[celtxman]

It is once again fun to think about the playoffs and the seasons beyond and the possibilities. It's nice to have a guy who was the best player on a very good team , not care about this Alpha Dog crap that has permeated the NBA. He could wind up being a number 3 option and you wouldn't hear him complaining. I can remember enjoying seeing Pierce score 9 points and laughing like a little kid after Celtic blowout wins because it was about winning. The underrated part of Hayward is that he is not only becoming a fit as a player(thanks in part to injuries allowing him to show who he is) but also a player who isn't worried about how many points he scores,even though he can

[CelticFaninLBC]

Read once that Gordon chose his playing number, 20, in part because of his apreciation for Manu Ginobili. And it shows, just like Manu, he's a scorer/shooter/ballhandler and he's got no problem coming off the bench for the good of the team, although the reason coming of the bench is different.

Now, a lot can happen over the summer, but there is a small posibility that Gordon can keep coming off the bench next year, scoring over 20, runing the second unit, thus making him 6th man of the year and probably an all star too. And he'll be leading the team, while not talking about leading the team. And that is the difference betwen looking up to Manu and looking up to bryant.

This isn't a very likely scenario for next year, but i definitely see Hayward coming off the bench and running the second unit during his second and third contract in boston, in true Hondo style.

Interesting. Maybe Boston can form another Duncan, Parker and Ginobili with AD, Kyrie and Hayward. Would be nice if they can keep Tatum..

[yazfan]

Read once that Gordon chose his playing number, 20, in part because of his apreciation for Manu Ginobili. And it shows, just like Manu, he's a scorer/shooter/ballhandler and he's got no problem coming off the bench for the good of the team, although the reason coming of the bench is different.

Now, a lot can happen over the summer, but there is a small posibility that Gordon can keep coming off the bench next year, scoring over 20, runing the second unit, thus making him 6th man of the year and probably an all star too. And he'll be leading the team, while not talking about leading the team. And that is the difference betwen looking up to Manu and looking up to bryant.

This isn't a very likely scenario for next year, but i definitely see Hayward coming off the bench and running the second unit during his second and third contract in boston, in true Hondo style.

Not fair to Hayward to go from All-Start to coming off bench.

Since he is like 5th highest paid, he Deserves to start again.....now

[Dave_From_NB]

Read once that Gordon chose his playing number, 20, in part because of his apreciation for Manu Ginobili. And it shows, just like Manu, he's a scorer/shooter/ballhandler and he's got no problem coming off the bench for the good of the team, although the reason coming of the bench is different.

Now, a lot can happen over the summer, but there is a small posibility that Gordon can keep coming off the bench next year, scoring over 20, runing the second unit, thus making him 6th man of the year and probably an all star too. And he'll be leading the team, while not talking about leading the team. And that is the difference betwen looking up to Manu and looking up to bryant.

This isn't a very likely scenario for next year, but i definitely see Hayward coming off the bench and running the second unit during his second and third contract in boston, in true Hondo style.

Not fair to Hayward to go from All-Start to coming off bench.

Since he is like 5th highest paid, he Deserves to start again.....now

I can't come up with a single stat would be less impotant than salary in terms of determining who deserves to be a starter.

[djFan71]

Read once that Gordon chose his playing number, 20, in part because of his apreciation for Manu Ginobili. And it shows, just like Manu, he's a scorer/shooter/ballhandler and he's got no problem coming off the bench for the good of the team, although the reason coming of the bench is different.

Now, a lot can happen over the summer, but there is a small posibility that Gordon can keep coming off the bench next year, scoring over 20, runing the second unit, thus making him 6th man of the year and probably an all star too. And he'll be leading the team, while not talking about leading the team. And that is the difference betwen looking up to Manu and looking up to bryant.

This isn't a very likely scenario for next year, but i definitely see Hayward coming off the bench and running the second unit during his second and third contract in boston, in true Hondo style.

Not fair to Hayward to go from All-Start to coming off bench.

Since he is like 5th highest paid, he Deserves to start again.....now

I can't come up with a single stat would be less impotant than salary in terms of determining who deserves to be a starter.

I also really doubt we completely change the rotation right before the playoffs. That would be a major disruption - much more than swapping Baynes and Morris. Gordon will get his chance to start next year.

[Soulcatcher33]

Not fair to Hayward to go from All-Start to coming off bench.

Since he is like 5th highest paid, he Deserves to start again.....now

I can't come up with a single stat would be less impotant than salary in terms of determining who deserves to be a starter.

I also really doubt we completely change the rotation right before the playoffs. That would be a major disruption - much more than swapping Baynes and Morris. Gordon will get his chance to start next year.

In the end it doesn't even matter. Gordon will be playing heavy mins in the playoffs whether he starts or not.

[cloverleaf]

Interesting that Horford and Hayward were the C's AS's laying on the charm offensive at the C's last home game -- with Horfy's statement of thanks beforehand and Gordo out on the court having pics taken with fans afterwards. Much, much better ambassadors than Kyrie--and more likely to be be back next year, too.

[jmr07019]

Interesting that Horford and Hayward were the C's AS's laying on the charm offensive at the C's last home game -- with Horfy's statement of thanks beforehand and Gordo out on the court having pics taken with fans afterwards. Much, much better ambassadors than Kyrie--and more likely to be be back next year, too.

Don’t want a fan saying something dumb and hurting our chances of resigning kyrie

[ConstableGeneva]

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[ITYSL]

Hayward's 2nd half has been quietly the most efficient stretch of games he's ever had in his career. Yes, the lower volume matters, as well as the fact that he hasn't been starting. But he's shooting at over 50% in the second half, with efg of 56% and ts% at almost 61%. More than that, as alluded to plenty here, is that he just looks more comfortable out there. Thrilled to see him turning it on at the right time.

[K For Three]

Interesting that Horford and Hayward were the C's AS's laying on the charm offensive at the C's last home game -- with Horfy's statement of thanks beforehand and Gordo out on the court having pics taken with fans afterwards. Much, much better ambassadors than Kyrie--and more likely to be be back next year, too.

Don’t want a fan saying something dumb and hurting our chances of resigning kyrie

Don't personally see anything wrong with this. Al and Gordon deserve attention too and are great veterans many fans adore. Al for one I never feel gets enough attention to begin with.

Kyrie gets his fair share of attention regardless, whether the game is in Boston or on the road.

[K For Three]

Wow this needs to be bumped up!

[Valid]

Gonna be funny when he lights the Warriors up a game in the finals and we end up winning the game because of it.

The only thing the deadbeat is lighting is the fireplace in his cushy crib

Bump.

[ConstableGeneva]

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[darylbe]

Gonna be funny when he lights the Warriors up a game in the finals and we end up winning the game because of it.

The only thing the deadbeat is lighting is the fireplace in his cushy crib

Bump.

I guess he can't be the same player he was in Utah as part of this team, which we've seen before, without considering the injury.

And I guess if "if you get anything from him, it's a win". But I expected more, and the team is 60M thru a 127M contract.

I think We will need more. And I'd be disappointed if this is what he is for the rest of his contract.

[UNCBlue012]

I'm just so happy for Gordon.

[darylbe]

Gonna be funny when he lights the Warriors up a game in the finals and we end up winning the game because of it.

The only thing the deadbeat is lighting is the fireplace in his cushy crib

Bump.

Bump. How's gh's **** ass play in a real series

[K For Three]

The only thing the deadbeat is lighting is the fireplace in his cushy crib

Bump.

Bump. How's gh's **** ass play in a real series

Some of you only want to talk about a player when he's down. Makes me sick.

Gordon can bounce back.