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

[Big333223]

What’s crazy is — before I even had a chance to make my decision, before I had a chance to sit down and write this, and before I even had a chance to talk about it with the people I love — I was already reading reports about where I was going. And I guess that’s just the way things work, in 2017. But I’m sorry it had to work out like that.

This was a life-changing decision for me and my family, and something we took really seriously. And from the very start of this process, one thing stood out as important: I knew that I wanted the fans and the organizations to hear my decision directly from me.

Clearly, the man has deeply flawed character for making people wait an entire 5 hours while he discussed the decision with loved ones and typed out a thoughtful goodbye to the Jazz organization and fans. SMH.

Just terrible. I don't even think I want someone like that on the Celtics.

[Tr1boy]

I guess it was the CBS connection after all...who would have thought

[BitterJim]

Very classy article by Hayward. That's the way to do it-spend more time talking about the team your leaving and thanking everyone than talking up the team you're going to. Plenty of time for that in the next 3 years

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Now Ainge can finish off the roster moves and our people can start stitching Banner 18!

relax francis..lol            we have a looooooong way to go but i am happy we are improving through free agency AND draftees! keep on chugging.

[crimcartel]

Blakely reported that an NBA source is saying the agreement is 4Yrs 127.8 deal.. with 4 year a player option...

http://bit.ly/2tGlmcK

Blakey is also reporting that no decision has been made. I'm guessing he wants to be able to say he was right no matter what happens. Blakely has zero credibility.

Looks like blakely was right on point with it

During the game last night, Blakely predicted he stays in Utah.

Yeah I saw that.. but once the news broke whatever source he had about the 4 years 127 was clearly legit... Just pointing that out because he catches alot of flack here

[hpantazo]

Very classy article by Hayward. That's the way to do it-spend more time talking about the team your leaving and thanking everyone than talking up the team you're going to. Plenty of time for that in the next 3 years

Reading that article, I get why he was so upset the news leaked earlier. This was a very well thought out, kind way of breaking the news to his Utah fans.

[outcry]

"And that unfinished business we had together, back in 2010, when I left Butler for the NBA … as far as I’m concerned, all of these years later, we still have it:

And that’s to win a championship."

Chills

[Tr1boy]

Danny now has to work one more magic.... We need to get a legit PF

Porzingis would have been nice =T

[jbpats]

Think they give him #20 or still debate if they retire it for Ray?

[Hank Finkel]

Awesome article by GH.  It was worth the wait and the read.  We are getting a true professional. Next season is going to be a lot of fun to watch. 

[Neurotic Guy]

Great news.  A relief.  Also shows that showing good character (Stevens) leads to positive outcomes. Always do your best to support those around you.  You don't do this for your own benefit, but ultimately it comes around in positive ways.

[max215]

Think they give him #20 or still debate if they retire it for Ray?

Give it to our new star.

[Chris22]

YEA!!!

[manl_lui]

125 pages and counting! what a ride CB fam!

[Smokeeye123]

And that unfinished business we had together, back in 2010, when I left Butler for the NBA … as far as I’m concerned, all of these years later, we still have it:

And that’s to win a championship.

Ending of the article. 

Keep going Gordon...I'm almost there....