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

[MBunge]

Woj on ESPN: Gordon Hayward has been engaged with the Jazz this offseason. Woj notes working with Jazz trainers, etc. Jazz are confident.

https://mobile.twitter.com/MikeSGallagher/status/881014302836047872
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Ughh, well if we miss out on him at least we get to see what our young guys can give us in Brown/Tatum don't expect Crowder to play as much as he did last year.

"He worked with his team trainers this year"?  Groundbreaking ****, Woj.  He had Horford staying in ATL last year too, right up until he signed with Boston.  He may be the most reliable source, but ultimately these guys are all real-time puppets.

To counter the Jazz, do you think Hayward has so little respect for Stevens that he would be going through all this as just a formality?  Would he really let Stevens get his hopes up if he wasn't seriously considering it?

I mentioned this before but you can guess Hayward's thinking from who he is meeting with.  If he was unhappy in Utah, why even bother with them?  But that he's bypassing everyone else in the West and only meeting with the two playoff or near-playoff teams in the East who could actually give him the max means he's looking at this from a "money+chance to win" perspective.

Mike

I have not heard reports of anybody else interested. We're other teams interested and he turned down meetings?

What team wouldn't be interested?  Phoenix?  Denver?  Philly?  Do you actually think Miami and Boston are the only two teams who would like to add Gordon to their roster?

Mike

[dreamgreen]

People forget that he tried to leave Utah before and they matched his rfa offer sheet. So its not out of the realm that he would leave Utah

Where was he going to go?

He signed an offer sheet with Charlotte, which Utah matched.

Yea that's what I thought, wasn't 100% sure though.

[Eddie20]

its just a weird decision to make to stay in Utah and basically give up your hopes of ever winning a title.

He coud always ask/demand/force a trade

That, or he may actually like the place where he was drafted and where he spent his entire NBA career so far. And coincidentally, that team can also offer him the most money. But somehow this all mean squat for some folks because he has the unique opportunity to sign with their favorite team. I mean, who wouldn't leave $50 million on the table to do that.

You're a really pessimistic guy, but don't seem to know actual facts. He's going to sign a 4 year deal with a player option after 3, so that he can take advantage of the salary for a player with at least 10 years of experience. So after taking that into consideration he will NOT make more money in Utah than other places over the course of the next 4 seasons (3 years from this contract, 1st year of the following one). In fact, he would make the most money in Miami because of the lack of state income tax. While Boston and Utah are virtually identical in terms of money during that same span.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Miami had a banner, you say?

https://twitter.com/_chrisdurbin/status/881521014898864128

[cman88]

If the decision is about winning, Boston is the obvious choice. was the #1 seed last year, has alot of young talent and picks to keep building for the future as well. and Hayward would immediately become the #2 guy for shots as last year IT was the only guy...

Miami's roster is no better than Utah. they are an 8th seed 1st round exit waiting to happen. and Utah has no chance out in the west.

[ThaPreacher]

its just a weird decision to make to stay in Utah and basically give up your hopes of ever winning a title.

There's a very good chance he never wins a championship in Boston or Miami, either.

Go wash your mouth out with soap!  Right now!  Repeat! Strike those foul words forever from thy tongue! Before the curse is in. You'll be the death of our aspirations!

[celticinorlando]

Looks like a beautiful day in Boston

[Phantom255x]

Did Miami show Hayward around the Marlins ballpark with their "phenomenal" team? 

Doubt it.

ADVANTAGE CELTICS!

[Phantom255x]

Looks like a beautiful day in Boston

Oh it is BEAUTIFUL.

Live in the city right south of Boston and went on a run across the beach we have here this morning. We can see the Boston skyline along the beach too. No Clouds. Sunny. Perfect breeze and not super hot (a little humid, not too bad).

Seeing the light hit the Prudential and Hancock Towers was a stunning sight to see. Crystal clear.

Couldn't have asked for a better day IMO.

And being at Fenway Park in this weather with the scenery is another majestic site I believe.

[CelticsElite]

Video played at Fenway was 6 Minutes and talked about "rabid fanbase" and the aura of playing in the city. Also had cameos from many sports athletes including lebron lol

https://twitter.com/ESPNForsberg/status/881526884500070400

[CelticsElite]

It was extremely hot and humid in Miami.  15 degrees hotter than boston

[Phantom255x]

Video played at Fenway was 6 Minutes and talked about "rabid fanbase" and the aura of playing in the city. Also had cameos from many sports athletes including lebron lol

https://twitter.com/ESPNForsberg/status/881526884500070400

Should have showed Miami's empty arenas and the arenas clearing out when Miami would trail by like 15 with 10 minutes to go 

[Eja117]

Sometimes I wonder how Boston ranks compared to other cities with stuff like shopping, houses, schools.

I think we could definitely highlight our advantages in hospitals. I think on some level we could also highlight our colleges.  Hey do you want your kid to go to an Ivy League School?

We also know Gordon and Robyn are at least mildly religious and good people. He doused her for the ALS Ice Bucket challenge and he prays with teammates before games.

We could take em to really pro family churches with cool pastors.

He's close with his parents. We shoulda sent them a letter about how we'll take care of their kids. Send em fruit baskets.

Go all out darn it all. Integrate them into Boston society.  Doesn't anyone have manners any more! It's not just about basketball!

[Neurotic Guy]

its just a weird decision to make to stay in Utah and basically give up your hopes of ever winning a title.

There's a very good chance he never wins a championship in Boston or Miami, either.

Go wash your mouth out with soap!  Right now!  Repeat! Strike those foul words forever from thy tongue! Before the curse is in. You'll be the death of our aspirations!

Or a very well-played reverse jinx.

[CelticsElite]

https://twitter.com/lawrence954/status/881544949682118657

Check out this Miami trash thinking he's funny