Gordon Hayward, a former NBA All-Star, recently announced his retirement at 34, ending a career marked by his stints with the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, and most recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder. While his journey as a professional athlete has come to a close, Hayward is not slowing down. Instead, he’s shifting gears and diving headfirst into new passions — from fatherhood to film production, Uproxx reports. In an interview, Hayward expressed excitement about the next phase of his life, revealing his plans to focus on personal interests that took a back seat during his NBA tenure.