And it started with Crowders hit on Gordon and the 2nd operation Hayward had to have removing the hardware and screws.This set back the timetable of rehab significantly.
The push to get Hayward ready had the Celtics playing four on five.
Not once did Hayward go up to play for Red Claws and i feel that their sports psychologist was meeting with management on psychological aspects of Hayward rehab and that would not be a positive..
It was really hard to watch ,his performances lacking burst, vertical and tentative closing on contact--just drive and kick ,drive and kick ,drive and kick.
I was an apologist for Marcus after his high ankle sprain and this board got on him and i was a token apologist for Hayward, as i could see the effect on team morale with kids and Rozier
So it looked like against the Pacers it had paid off.
I go back to those screws as the event that delayed and allowed the resentment foster.
Drive and kick,drive and kick-that is all i remember up until last month of season..
The benefit of going out is the long off season for kids and Hayward.
.A long summer for the Timelord to put on muscle and put to use the year of watching.
This will be a first long season off for Horford and Marcus.
And Danny get us a long, tall point guard or trade for one.