Gordon has a lot of factors working in his favor on this one. Many of his question marks should be answered by the end of the year.
Gordon looks tentative and diminished out there can he return to form?
This is his first full off-season since the injury. All signs point to him being a tireless worker and a legitimate training regimen should help him more than most.
Gordon had no fit last year. Starting him was a mistake and he never found his role. What position is he going to play?
How about Horford's role on offense? On defense of course I don't think that Al is replaceable, but his offensive responsibilities and could fall right into Hayward's hands.
Spot-up threes, passing out of the Mid post, scoring around the rim(Al through post ups - Gordon through back door cuts). There is a lot of opportunity for Gordon to take a step forward on this offense and most of it came at the expense of Al Horford.
Steven A. Smith told me Gordon was a problem in the locker room and that players resented him. Is he going to be a problem for team Chemistry?
Terry was clearly the number 1 Gordon hater and he's gone.
Kyrie gave Gordon a chance but lost confidence in him.
Jaylen probably had issues with the fit early in the year but he rose above them. This is where Jaylen Brown's borderline elite maturity shined through and Jaylen and Hayward were beginning to develop strong chemistry by years end.
I am not expecting Utah Gordon but valuable vet Gordon could be huge if it happens.
