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

[nickagneta]

I dunno why so many people are pessimistic about this.

Boston makes the most sense for Hayward.

Doesn't mean he signs here, but we have a good shot. Otherwise he wouldn't have bothered meeting us at all. We're in a good place.

Even if he doesn't sign, we have a solid young core anyways. We can build Warriors-style with good drafting and asset management.

It's a win-win.

Because people need to get a grip around here.  Your life is more than this blog yet the first negative reaction to your team and people lose their minds and get all defensive.  Get a life!  We're not entitled to anything because we're the Celtics.  If we get him, great, if not well then we move on with a youth movement instead of adding more clogs that slow the progression of our team and it's future.

Who pooped in your cheerios?

It's one thing to be realistic, it's an other to take something and turn it into false new just to get a rise out of people you have an issue with.

I mean I'll be bumbed if we don't get him, have a feeling we wont, but I'm not going around being a troll about it.

Yes life will go on, and we have some young guys to be excited about, but Hayward may be the last shot we have at an FA that makes a difference for a while. People have a right to be a little excited and hopeful about it.

lol I'm not spreading fake news.  I'm reporting what I've heard.  Just like any other rumor.  You guys choose your reactions

You do realize that you talking basketball with your friends on the phone or via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram doesn't count as a rumor. Everything you have said is unsubstantiated anywhere on the internet, twitter or instagram world.

Next time you "hear" a rumor, keep it to yourself until you can verify that rumor with actual verifiable information.

Also, just stop with the trolling. Wishing ill on this team and doing nothing but promoting a full on tank is growing tiresome. Take that schtick elsewhere. Most of us are tired of it.

[keevsnick]

Source: Jazz meeting w/ Gordon Hayward in San Diego, 3.5 hours, with @rickyrubio9 flying from Spain to pitch partnership. Decision looms.

From Woj

Ugh

Rubio is fine but if that's who Hayward gets jacked up to play with, he deserves Utah.

Who would you rather play with a passing pg or a shoot first defensive liability pg?

Rubio's a huge liability on defense as well.

But he's actually pretty good defensively.

He is most definitely not lol.

He's a pretty good defender.

Just cus hes white and not super fast doesn't mean he can't defend. very intelligent on that side of the ball.

Yep, just for reference DRPM rates Ricky Rubio as the 11 rated PG in the league, two spots ahead of Marcus Smart. Isaiah Thomas is ranked dead last at 84th. DRPM isn't the end all be all, but he's certainly at least a good defender.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Ramona Shelbourne is a legit reporter yes, and I'm not denying her credibility nor that this report is dead wrong.

But has she EVER said anything positive about the C's in any tweet or TV appearance? Rarely. Of course being a Lakers fan might be a reason..

What's more annoying is she's the one who broke this news. Ugh.

She and Windhorst trashed the C's after the George trade and said it should be a given he goes to Miami now to play with superstar Dragic... 

She's literally the female brian windhorst lol. She was popular when the Lakers were good because she was an LA insider but once the Lakers became trash and Kobe retired she disappeared for a while. Something tells me that had Kobe "taken his talents to south beach" she would've been the next Miami heat insider with windhorst..

I was a copy editor for the L.A. News Group when Shelburne was writing for the L.A. Daily News (part of the L.A. News Group), and it's my professional opinion that she was neither a good reporter nor a good writer. The fact that ESPN hired her shows how low their standards are.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Ramona Shelbourne is a legit reporter yes, and I'm not denying her credibility nor that this report is dead wrong.

But has she EVER said anything positive about the C's in any tweet or TV appearance? Rarely. Of course being a Lakers fan might be a reason..

What's more annoying is she's the one who broke this news. Ugh.

She and Windhorst trashed the C's after the George trade and said it should be a given he goes to Miami now to play with superstar Dragic... 

She's literally the female brian windhorst lol. She was popular when the Lakers were good because she was an LA insider but once the Lakers became trash and Kobe retired she disappeared for a while. Something tells me that had Kobe "taken his talents to south beach" she would've been the next Miami heat insider with windhorst..

I was a copy editor for the L.A. News Group when Shelburne was writing for the L.A. Daily News (part of the L.A. News Group), and it's my professional opinion that she was neither a good reporter nor a good writer. The fact that ESPN hired her shows how low their standards are.

Yikes.  Shelburne just got roll'd.  TP. 

[mef730]

Dude. This waiting is KILLING me.

Break our hearts, Gordon. Make us happy. Just DO IT.

I think we will expect a decision the morning of July 4th.

Hopefully this time it's a different result... 

4th of July? Don't they shoot fireworks on that day??

Not only do they shoot fireworks but you also have 1776 TPs. That's gotta be a sign. A sign of what, I'm not sure, but some kind of sign.

Mike

[tarheelsxxiii]

In 1-2 years, imagine the length and skill we could surround IT and Horford with?  Scary to think about, especially if Jaylen is for real in his new manchild role.

[jpotter33]

I feel like it's a pretty good sign that he's leaving that he didn't make a decision by the Jazz meeting or even tonight. It feels like I'm going to wake up tomorrow to a Player's Tribune article or a post on his website about how he's moving East to Boston.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Sam Amick‏ @sam_amick
Gordon Hayward will sleep on his decision to go to Utah, Boston, or Miami, I'm told. Another July 4 declaration it is...

[CelticsElite]

I feel like it's a pretty good sign that he's leaving that he didn't make a decision by the Jazz meeting or even tonight. It feels like I'm going to wake up tomorrow to a Player's Tribune article or a post on his website about how he's moving East to Boston.

I completely agree. I think he wants a change of scenery. Its been a long time without winning, these guys get frustrated and want change. What better than the #1 seed in the east  that was 7 wins away from a banner

[celticinorlando]

Sam Amick‏ @sam_amick
Gordon Hayward will sleep on his decision to go to Utah, Boston, or Miami, I'm told. Another July 4 declaration it is...

UGH...KD all over again

[jpotter33]

Sam Amick‏ @sam_amick
Gordon Hayward will sleep on his decision to go to Utah, Boston, or Miami, I'm told. Another July 4 declaration it is...

I feel like that's great news for us. It's got to be down to Utah and Boston at this point, and the fact that he spent all day in Boston and only met for 3 or so hours with Utah seems telling.

[Phantom255x]

I feel like it's a pretty good sign that he's leaving that he didn't make a decision by the Jazz meeting or even tonight. It feels like I'm going to wake up tomorrow to a Player's Tribune article or a post on his website about how he's moving East to Boston.

I completely agree. I think he wants a change of scenery. Its been a long time without winning, these guys get frustrated and want change. What better than the #1 seed in the east  that was 7 wins away from a banner

I REALLY hope you both are right. And kudos to you @jpotter33 for being positive this ENTIRE time haha 

I just hope the decision is not made "too early" tomorrow morning. Let me wake up at a comfortable time, and allow me to process my emotions/feelings ("celebrating phase", "acceptance phase", etc) before his decision is finalized, LOL. 

[celticinorlando]

Please God. Please.

[colincb]

Sam Amick‏ @sam_amick
Gordon Hayward will sleep on his decision to go to Utah, Boston, or Miami, I'm told. Another July 4 declaration it is...

There's a chance!!!

I'd take this positively because if the Jazz had convinced him, he'd do it tonight. They're the main competition IMO, but if MIA wins, it isn't about winning.

[RLewis35]

Sam Amick‏ @sam_amick
Gordon Hayward will sleep on his decision to go to Utah, Boston, or Miami, I'm told. Another July 4 declaration it is...

There's a chance!!!

I'd take this positively because if the Jazz had convinced him, he'd do it tonight. They're the main competition IMO, but if MIA wins, it isn't about winning.

No need to sleep on a decision to stay.  May change his mind in the AM but he has gotta be thinking Boston.