After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s season-ending loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the awkward marriage between the former and Gordon Hayward is likely over.
The veteran wing’s addition to the Thunder sparked excitement. On the Charlotte Hornets, Hayward was a top-scoring option and put up respectable numbers.
The 34-year-old averaged 14.5 points on 46.8% shooting, 4.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists. He shot 36.1% from 3 on 2.4 attempts. A nagging calf injury cost him a chunk of the season, but the excitement levels remained.
All Hayward had to do was bring his outside shooting and provide the drive-heavy Thunder with another catch-and-shoot option.