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

[hpantazo]

https://mobile.twitter.com/GwashburnGlobe/status/881680050902507521

Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe

NBA source on #Celtics-Hayward meeting: "Felt like the communication was excellent and the case was made for Gordon being a great fit.”

That's good!

And Hayward's wife posted a pic of her and Hayward having a good time, just a few hours ago, and I'm assuming it's right after the Boston meeting. She never did after Miami meeting.

That can't be a coincidence. Right? RIGHT?!?!

It could also mean she's happy to be heading home to San Diego. On a side note, how much do they really like Utah if they live in San Diego? San Diego is like the west coast Boston imo.

[mctyson]

I'm sure that he was legit interested in Miami, particularly because of his Wife. I just don't see him choosing it considering the current state of affairs of that franchise. Nothing to offer there. But who knows. If they had a better team, then maybe, but I just don't see it even at his wife's insistence.

Basketball careers are relatively short, it's not a life long decision. They can go to live in Miami later.

People who make $30M a year can live wherever they want, whenever they want.

[celticinorlando]

https://mobile.twitter.com/GwashburnGlobe/status/881680050902507521

Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe

NBA source on #Celtics-Hayward meeting: "Felt like the communication was excellent and the case was made for Gordon being a great fit.”

That's good!

And Hayward's wife posted a pic of her and Hayward having a good time, just a few hours ago, and I'm assuming it's right after the Boston meeting. She never did after Miami meeting.

That can't be a coincidence. Right? RIGHT?!?!

It could also mean she's happy to be heading home to San Diego. On a side note, how much do they really like Utah if they live in San Diego? San Diego is like the west coast Boston imo.

She does not like Utah.

[Phantom255x]

https://mobile.twitter.com/GwashburnGlobe/status/881680050902507521

Gary Washburn
@GwashburnGlobe

NBA source on #Celtics-Hayward meeting: "Felt like the communication was excellent and the case was made for Gordon being a great fit.”

That's good!

And Hayward's wife posted a pic of her and Hayward having a good time, just a few hours ago, and I'm assuming it's right after the Boston meeting. She never did after Miami meeting.

That can't be a coincidence. Right? RIGHT?!?!

It could also mean she's happy to be heading home to San Diego. On a side note, how much do they really like Utah if they live in San Diego? San Diego is like the west coast Boston imo.

Can someone explain to me WHERE the rumor came out that Hayward's wife said she'd rather live outside of Utah? She'd rather be away from Utah and doesn't like it there apparently?

I tried but couldn't find anything lol.

[jpotter33]

Let's see...Team with the best current roster and in position to contend? Advantage Boston. Team with the most promising future assets? Advantage Boston. Team that has a coach who has established rapport with Hayward and is considered to be one of the greatest basketball minds in the game today? Advantage Boston.

Professional basketball players get to retire in their mid to late thirties and can live wherever they want and enjoy life however they want at that point. Not to mention that players can spend summers wherever they want. If Hayward's priority is contending and sustained success, the choice is clear: Boston.

Or they just want the most money and stay near current friends and family. Griffin, Lowry, and Hayward come to mind here.

Yet neither Griffin (he cancelled) nor Lowry had meetings with other teams, so Hayward is obviously quite a bit more serious about leaving than the other two.

[MBunge]

I hope Hayward has business advisors smart enough to know he will become a much bigger star on at least a pseudo-contending Boston than a fighting-for-the-fourth-seed Miami.  The endorsement deals will be incredible.

Mike

[Ilikesports17]

Let's see...Team with the best current roster and in position to contend? Advantage Boston. Team with the most promising future assets? Advantage Boston. Team that has a coach who has established rapport with Hayward and is considered to be one of the greatest basketball minds in the game today? Advantage Boston.

Professional basketball players get to retire in their mid to late thirties and can live wherever they want and enjoy life however they want at that point. Not to mention that players can spend summers wherever they want. If Hayward's priority is contending and sustained success, the choice is clear: Boston.

Or they just want the most money and stay near current friends and family. Griffin, Lowry, and Hayward come to mind here.

Yet neither Griffin (he cancelled) nor Lowry had meetings with other teams, so Hayward is obviously quite a bit more serious about leaving than the other two.

Only guys to do the tour then resign were Melo and Deandre Jordan. 2 guys who really wanted their egos stroked. Hayward doesn't strike me as that type but I've got no idea what I'm talking about.

[jpotter33]

Let's see...Team with the best current roster and in position to contend? Advantage Boston. Team with the most promising future assets? Advantage Boston. Team that has a coach who has established rapport with Hayward and is considered to be one of the greatest basketball minds in the game today? Advantage Boston.

Professional basketball players get to retire in their mid to late thirties and can live wherever they want and enjoy life however they want at that point. Not to mention that players can spend summers wherever they want. If Hayward's priority is contending and sustained success, the choice is clear: Boston.

Or they just want the most money and stay near current friends and family. Griffin, Lowry, and Hayward come to mind here.

Yet neither Griffin (he cancelled) nor Lowry had meetings with other teams, so Hayward is obviously quite a bit more serious about leaving than the other two.

Only guys to do the tour then resign were Melo and Deandre Jordan. 2 guys who really wanted their egos stroked. Hayward doesn't strike me as that type but I've got no idea what I'm talking about.

Yep, when bigger names actually test the market that generally shows that they're thinking and/or wanting to leave to "greener" pastures.

And, hell, you could really just name Melo in that group. DJ actually DID commit to another team but reneged at the last second.

[cltc5]

It's laughable that people seem to think that because Brad Stevens is the coach and it's the Boston franchise that that's enough to convince a guy to come.  If he wasn't interested in any other city than Boston, Miami wouldn't be in the mix.  Miami has just a good a chance at being as good as us next year plus Hayward won't have to worry about getting shots when IT plays hero ball.  I think those factors along with his family interest point to Miami.  She's been posting pics of Her kids loving the beach and she's part of Guatemala charity chapter that she's said she wants to be more involved in.  I think the reports are legit.

[CelticsElite]

https://www.thescore.com/news/1328232

Report: Hayward hoping to make decision by tuesday or Wednesday. Who's ready for another 2-3 days of micro-analyzing rumors, tweets, and instagram pictures, as well as refreshing woj's twitter on the 4th of July while  everyone else is relaxing lol


2 days means he might decide on the 4th where is he going. Maybe the 5th.... It also says "hoping" so it might drag on.

[celticinorlando]

It's laughable that people seem to think that because Brad Stevens is the coach and it's the Boston franchise that that's enough to convince a guy to come.  If he wasn't interested in any other city than Boston, Miami wouldn't be in the mix.  Miami has just a good a chance at being as good as us next year plus Hayward won't have to worry about getting shots when IT plays hero ball.  I think those factors along with his family interest point to Miami.  She's been posting pics of Her kids loving the beach and she's part of Guatemala charity chapter that she's said she wants to be more involved in.  I think the reports are legit.

Miami will not be as good as Boston next season. Also Goran Dragic takes a Edited.  Profanity and masked profanity are against forum rules and may result in discipline.load of shots for Miami...on average more than IT

[tarheelsxxiii]

It's laughable that people seem to think that because Brad Stevens is the coach and it's the Boston franchise that that's enough to convince a guy to come.  If he wasn't interested in any other city than Boston, Miami wouldn't be in the mix.  Miami has just a good a chance at being as good as us next year plus Hayward won't have to worry about getting shots when IT plays hero ball.  I think those factors along with his family interest point to Miami.  She's been posting pics of Her kids loving the beach and she's part of Guatemala charity chapter that she's said she wants to be more involved in.  I think the reports are legit.

Dude, you need a hug. 

[jpotter33]

It's laughable that people seem to think that because Brad Stevens is the coach and it's the Boston franchise that that's enough to convince a guy to come.  If he wasn't interested in any other city than Boston, Miami wouldn't be in the mix.  Miami has just a good a chance at being as good as us next year plus Hayward won't have to worry about getting shots when IT plays hero ball.  I think those factors along with his family interest point to Miami.  She's been posting pics of Her kids loving the beach and she's part of Guatemala charity chapter that she's said she wants to be more involved in.  I think the reports are legit.

You keep mentioning these "reports" about Hayward and Miami, yet you have yet to provide any sort of source to back these claims up...

And, no, Miami has no chance of being as good as us next year. There's a reason that we swept them the last two years and were the number one seed in the conference while they didn't even make the playoffs - we're substantially better than them.

[kraidstar]

It's laughable that people seem to think that because Brad Stevens is the coach and it's the Boston franchise that that's enough to convince a guy to come.  If he wasn't interested in any other city than Boston, Miami wouldn't be in the mix.  Miami has just a good a chance at being as good as us next year plus Hayward won't have to worry about getting shots when IT plays hero ball.  I think those factors along with his family interest point to Miami.  She's been posting pics of Her kids loving the beach and she's part of Guatemala charity chapter that she's said she wants to be more involved in.  I think the reports are legit.

Vegas strongly disagrees with your assessment

Vegas odds to win the NBA title in 2017/2018:

Boston: 10-1
Miami: 100-1

Odds to win Eastern Conference:
Boston 7-2
Miami 40-1

We are in WAAAAY better shape going forward than Miami.

[PAOBoston]

Sun Sentinel confirms with party close to situation that Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra headed west to deal with Dion Waiters free agency.

https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/status/881554289994477572

I'm tired, sun burnt, buzz is wearing off. Most importantly, I'm trying to figure out if this is good that they flew all the way to Cali for Waiters or of this is some sneaky plan to meet Hayward in Cali.

Please end this torture. Can't analyze emojis, tweets, and Instagram pics anymore!