Thus far the Boston Celtics’ season has not exactly gone according to plan, and many point fingers at the 28-year-old swingman. But is it a fair criticism? To some degree, sure. But the numbers reveal there’s more to the story.
Gordon Hayward’s tenure with the Celtics began in tragic disaster. After signing a four-year fully guaranteed $127 million dollar contract in the summer of 2017 the former All-Star saw the hardwood for a grand total of five minutes before suffering a catastrophic ankle injury that sidelined him the rest of the season.
So, Celtics fans were forced to wait one more year to see the reunion between Coach Brad Stevens and his beloved Gordon Hayward.