Gordon Hayward’s recovery appears to be on the right track.
According to head coach Brad Stevens, Hayward’s hard cast — which was adorned with stickers by one of his daughters — has now been removed in exchange for a boot. It’s been just two weeks since the 27-year-old successfully underwent surgery to repair his fractured left ankle.
Brad Stevens says Gordon Hayward's hard cast has been removed and that he's now in a boot.
— Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) November 1, 2017
Stevens had previously said that part of Hayward’s rehabilitation will include working with the Celtics coaching staff, but that timeline is still to be determined.