Gordon Daniel Hayward (born March 23, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Charlotte Hornets (NBA). He played two seasons of collegiate basketball for the Butler Bulldogs before being taken ninth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz. In his first season with the Jazz, he was named to the All-Rookie First Team.
After one season with the Jazz, Hayward was traded to the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade involving the Jazz. He then had two seasons with the Celtics before being acquired by the Hornets via trade on draft day 2019.
He has also played for Italy at the EuroBasket tournaments. Before turning pro, Hayward played one season of college basketball for the Butler Bulldogs. As a freshman, he averaged 19.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while shooting.500 from behind the arc. After his first season, he decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility to enter the 2010 NBA Draft.
Hayward stands at 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall and weighs 240 pounds (108 kg). He plays with his hand in the air often during games as a sign that he wants a foul called.
In addition to playing basketball, Hayward also models occasionally. He has appeared in advertisements for Nike, Converse, and Uber.
He spent seven seasons with the Utah Jazz before joining the Boston Celtics in 2017. Hayward led Butler to the NCAA Tournament championship game in 2010. Gordon Hayward was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in 2017..
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Gordon Hayward was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 23, 1990. While playing for the Utah Jazz and the Boston Celtics, he built his 127.8 million-dollar wealth. Robyn Hayward is the basketball player's wife. His zodiac sign is Aries, and he is 31 years old.
The Celtics vs the Wizards? Play-Gordon Hayward signed a four-year, $120,000,000 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, with $120,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $30,000,000.
Gordon Hayward/current clubs: Utah Jazz (2010-present) and Boston Celtics (2018-present).
He first joined the Jazz as a free agent on July 8, 2010. In his first season with the team, he averaged 17.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 39 games before injuring his ankle during Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. He returned the next season to help the Jazz win their first championship after 12 years of waiting. As a result of his success, he became an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2013-14 season. He signed a four-year, $63 million contract with the Celtics on July 11, 2014.
During his time with the Jazz, they have won 60 games every year except for 2013 when they finished with 52 wins. They have also made it to the playoffs every year except for 2011 when they missed the postseason due to injury concerns over his presence. In addition, he has been named to the All-NBA Team each year he has been in the league.
He spent seven seasons in Utah before joining the Red Sox in 2017. Hayward led Butler to the NCAA Tournament championship game in 2010. Hayward was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in 2017. He averaged 19.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game that season.
He signed a four-year, $128 million contract with Boston on July 4, 2017. The deal also has a fifth year option worth $21.6 million.
Hayward said he chose Boston because he likes the culture and wants to join a team that is winning games. He noted that it also helped that friends and family members live in the Boston area.
Gordon grew up in Washington D.C. and played college basketball at Butler University. He was selected second overall by Utah in the 2007 NBA Draft. He became one of only three players in NBA history to score 2000 or more points in their first two seasons (the other two are Karl Malone and Michael Jordan). Gordon has also been nominated for the 2011 NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He's only the third player in NBA history to average 20/5/5 as a rookie (last to do so was Stephen Curry in 2009).
As a member of the Jazz, Gordon had several impressive seasons.
He was selected Region 4-AAA Player of the Year for his efforts. He was also chosen All-State defensive back and All-Middle Georgia defensive back. Hayward was also a member of the team's leadership council as well as a starting basketball guard. Hayward was a talented track and field athlete who specialized in sprints and jumps. He qualified for the state meet in the 100 meters (10 seconds) and 200 meters (20 seconds).
In addition to football and basketball, Gordon Hayward played center for John Tyler High School. The coach at John Tyler at the time of Hayward's arrival was Bill Miller. Under Miller, John Tyler made the State Playoffs every year from 1995 to 1998. During that period of time, the Panthers went 42-1 with only one loss coming against Brookwood High School of Atlanta. That loss came in the first round of the playoffs on account of a buzzer beater by Brookwood's Michael Jordan.
After graduating from high school, Gordon Hayward attended Augusta State University where he played college football. He was recruited by coaches from several schools, but ultimately decided to join the military after graduation. In 2007, he was selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Draft. Since then, he has become one of the league's top players at his position. In 2009, Hayward won the NBA Award for Best Defender. His achievements include being named to play in the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in New York City.
Hayward scored a season-high 36 points in a 112-105 overtime defeat against the Dallas Mavericks on February 9, 2017. Hayward set a career best with 38 points against the Indiana Pacers on March 2, 2017. Hayward established a new career best with 39 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 7, 2017.
Hayward led Butler to the NCAA Tournament championship game in 2010. Hayward was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in 2017.
He spent seven seasons in Utah before joining the Red Sox in 2017. Hayward led Butler to the NCAA Tournament championship game in 2010. Hayward was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in 2017.
Hayward scored a season-high 36 points in a 112-105 overtime defeat against the Dallas Mavericks on February 9, 2017. Hayward set a career best with 38 points against the Indiana Pacers on March 2, 2017. Hayward established a new career best with 39 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 7, 2017.
Gordon Daniel Hayward (born March 23, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Charlotte Hornets (NBA). He played two seasons of collegiate basketball for the Butler Bulldogs before being taken ninth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz.
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