First, let me say this: everything that Greg Brueck-Cassoli says about Gordon Hayward and his current and future status with the team, I agree with. His recovery is going to take time and right now, he’s a shell of the player he was in his All-Star final season in Utah. The explosiveness just isn’t there and it’s unknown whether that’s physical or mental or some combination of both.
However, there’s some context to consider when evaluating Hayward’s progress and maybe more importantly, his role on the roster and whether or not it could change in the future.