2016-2017 Gordon Hayward Thread (We Did It Guys! Fireworks!!!)

[tankcity!]

BTW, UTA is confident they're keeping him FWIW. I would think they're the favorites as most UFAs stay put.

Not major, max-level FAs who actually take meetings with other teams, though. I read a tweet the other day that the vast majority of max-level free agents who do end up meeting with other teams  ultimately end up leaving.

You're too positive man. I don't understand how you can be so optimistic after the past few years. It's pretty clear we're going to build through the draft. I don't think Hayward signs here.

[jbp126]

I wouldn't read too much into reports about who the "current favorite" is.  I honestly don't even think Miami with Hayward makes them better than us currently so if he wants to go there for the weather and no state income tax and be the 3rd best team in the East that's his prerogative.

It'd be nice to add a free agent of his caliber but I'm not too worried about getting a player that would make us a better version of the second best team in the conference when we have two good prospects at that position.

[jpotter33]

BTW, UTA is confident they're keeping him FWIW. I would think they're the favorites as most UFAs stay put.

Not major, max-level FAs who actually take meetings with other teams, though. I read a tweet the other day that the vast majority of max-level free agents who do end up meeting with other teams  ultimately end up leaving.

You're too positive man. I don't understand how you can be so optimistic after the past few years. It's pretty clear we're going to build through the draft. I don't think Hayward signs here.

Lol weren't you constantly on my case saying I was way too negative all during the season? 

Naw, I can certainly see him signing with Utah over us. I just don't see the Miami appeal for someone like Hayward, especially with us sitting right there waiting for him, too.

EDIT: Granted, anymore I always feel like I should caution myself a bit, because I was also completely convinced last year that KD would go anywhere (OKC, Boston, San Antonio, etc.) over Golden State due to reputation/legacy reasons. Boy was I wrong there.

[Phantom255x]

I won't be at ease until tomorrow when he visits Boston 

I wonder what's happening right now at Miami... 

[ashanm10]

I won't be at ease until tomorrow when he visits Boston 

I wonder what's happening right now at Miami... 

Beach Parties and shiz XD

[Phantom255x]

I won't be at ease until tomorrow when he visits Boston 

I wonder what's happening right now at Miami... 

Beach Parties and shiz XD

Meanwhile, Celtics fans like me are like...

[nickagneta]

UH OH...

https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/881174360043794432

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Three league sources sense the current favorite for Gordon Hayward is Miami. Reasons: better lifestyle, Spoelstra, "feature scoring role."

Three league sources: Pat Riley, Jon Spoelstra, Micky Arison

[bello_man09]

I just watched highlights of Gordon, he is a clearly an  upgrade over Crowder. much stronger and more athletic.

[blink]

UH OH...

https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/881174360043794432

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Three league sources sense the current favorite for Gordon Hayward is Miami. Reasons: better lifestyle, Spoelstra, "feature scoring role."

Three league sources: Pat Riley, Jon Spoelstra, Micky Arison

exactly

[Vermont Green]

I wonder why Hayward isn't considering Indiana.  They will actually have some decent young players (Sabonis, Turner, Olidipo).  Seems like a scoring SF would be a good fit with this team.  It is not like Indiana as a team is all that much worse than Miami.

[Bobshot]

Believe it or not, Miami is viewed as "big market" in the NBA. Hence it gets big market attention.

This would be a bigger shocker than George. The Heat sucks. I don't believe it.

[mef730]

UH OH...

https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/881174360043794432

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Three league sources sense the current favorite for Gordon Hayward is Miami. Reasons: better lifestyle, Spoelstra, "feature scoring role."

Lifestyle: It's 90 degrees with 64% humidity in Miami today.

Coaches: I'm not saying that Spoelstra isn't talented, but c'mon, Brad was his college coach and prepared him for the NBA.

Feature Scoring Role: No idea where that is coming from. If there's one thing that we are bringing him in to do, it's to score.

C'mon, Gordon, you're in Hufflepuff now and being offered the chance to go to Gryffindor. Pat Riley is just Slytherin's snake.

Mike

[BitterJim]

UH OH...

https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/881174360043794432

Kevin O'Connor‏Verified account
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Three league sources sense the current favorite for Gordon Hayward is Miami. Reasons: better lifestyle, Spoelstra, "feature scoring role."

Three league sources: Pat Riley, Jon Spoelstra, Micky Arison

Is that Erik's brother?

[TheTruthFot18]

They are the favorite because he visits them today. They are the least likely. Tomorrow we will be the favorites, and Monday it's Utah. Nothing to see here.

[PhoSita]

Just to be clear, there's nothing at all surprising or interesting about the story following the Miami meeting being that "Miami Now Favorites."