C's interested in Hayward

[D.o.s.]

I totally forgot that Jason Kapono was an NBA player.

[Celtics18]

Both Green and Hayward had good games tonight.  I've been high on Gordon Hayward's game for a while, but I think I'd rather have Jeff. 

[Celtics4ever]

Haywood didn't look bad at all, if you had him as a high level complimentary guy I don't see how it would hurt your team.   As a star, that is another matter entirely.

[Bankshot]

Both Green and Hayward had good games tonight.  I've been high on Gordon Hayward's game for a while, but I think I'd rather have Jeff.

Why can't you have both?

[moiso]

I like Hayward a lot.  Much more than Green.  I think he can be a star.  His career trajectory has gone up, up, up.

[chambers]

Here's some video on Hayward and his "average" athleticism:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4YssyOJQAc

His athleticism is below that of an average NBA 2/3 player.
He's a great athlete against every guy at the local bar and against half the NCAA. He's athletic for a white guy basically.


Again, I don't hate the kid. He's a good player. I just don't want him on the Celtics. He's not the key piece to an NBA championship. And to spend 10 million + on him isn't the wisest move for us right now. I'd rather keep Green at 8-9 million and his similar offense/better athleticism/better defense than Hayward.

A white guy that it's confirmed that Ainge loves? Chandler Parsons. I'd see Ainge going after Parsons before Hayward- but neither are real game changers for the 10 million+ mark.
Just my opinion.

[kozlodoev]

His athleticism is just fine. However, he doesn't have enough lateral quickness on defense, so staying in front of people will be an issue down the stretch.

[Eddie20]

Here's some video on Hayward and his "average" athleticism:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4YssyOJQAc

His athleticism is below that of an average NBA 2/3 player.
He's a great athlete against every guy at the local bar and against half the NCAA. He's athletic for a white guy basically.

I guess once a person has made up their mind...

[nickagneta]

Do we really need to label Hatward as a "white" guy.

Do we really need to attach the "white guy" stereotypes to him?

Can't we just discuss him, his game and his athleticism as a basketball player?

[Fafnir]

His athleticism is just fine. However, he doesn't have enough lateral quickness on defense, so staying in front of people will be an issue down the stretch.

Yeah that's why I think his best defensive position is SG so far..

His size advantage on average allows him to make up for the quickness deficient.

[Snakehead]

Do we really need to label Hatward as a "white" guy.

Do we really need to attach the "white guy" stereotypes to him?

Can't we just discuss him, his game and his athleticism as a basketball player?

But he is so well spoken! 

[LilRip]

if people are cool with jeff green being paid 9m, then signing hayward for 9-10m (or Utah S&T-ing him for green) should be pretty much a no-brainer.

[kozlodoev]

if people are cool with jeff green being paid 9m, then signing hayward for 9-10m (or Utah S&T-ing him for green) should be pretty much a no-brainer.

Makes zero sense to go for a lateral move like this. If you can get Hayward by dealing some surplus big men and Bradley, fine. Something along the lines of Sullinger + Bradley + picks.

Otherwise, probably a no-go.

[Snakehead]

I'd definitely rather have Sully than Hayward.

[Celtics4ever]

I'd definitely rather have Sully than Hayward.

Really?   I think Hayward scores more and the like....