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

[Tr1boy]

this doesn't help guys....sigh

NBA fans dug up old tweets of Gordon Hayward struggling with decisions

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/07/gordon-hayward-nba-free-agency-decisions-boston-celtics-utah-jazz-heat-decision-old-tweets

[RJ87]

Really looking bad for now. Could be Hayward is just waiting for things to settle down a bit then announce. Just to make it look like he really hadn't made a decision, when he obviously had.

I'd say he's going back to Utah at this point..

Yeah, I'm suddenly not feeling so great about it.

Any half competent professional around Gordon (agent, PR, manager, whatever) would've said, "Gordon, its out there now and it sucks that you didn't get to do it on your terms but let's roll with it. Put out a really heartfelt statement thanking the Jazz and Utah on Player's Tribune or your site and let's all move forward."

This denial and "re-evaluation" doesn't sound promising.

[PaulP34]

The term "re-evaluate" really bothers me. Why use that word? If he hadn't made up his mind as the agent claims, it should be "evaluate," not "re-evaluate." That makes it sound like he is upset the Celtics leaked something prematurely.

Problem is, it wasnt the Celtics who leaked this, it had to come from his camp. Celtics deny any conversation with him. He simply made a decision infront of his own people and someone shot a bullet.

Just start the new guys n get them going already. Im done with talking about a man who goes back on his word. Gordon, just stay with Utah. We will own the NBA in 3-4 years dont worry

[kraidstar]

starting to feel like the DeAndre decision , is the Jazz FO locking Hayward up like Doc and CP3 locking DeAndre up in a hotel?

Where's Dan Aykroyd when you need him?!?

Incidentally, I got this pic off a Jazz fan site lol

ha, i got this pic of celticslife

Nice, TP

BTW has anyone actually watched this movie? I remember seeing it on video store shelves back in the 90's but I never got around to watching it.

[TheLegendaryClub]

Sounds to me like he was preparing to take the Celtics offer but the Jazz reached out and said something to change his mind at the last second - in other words, journalists had the right scoop but Hayward reneged right as they were announcing it, precipitating this whole mess.

I'm trying to be optimistic, but unfortunately I think he's staying in Utah. Jazz got him to change his mind, and now he's just trying to figure out how not to be the bad guy for publicly backing out on the Celts.

[celticinorlando]

Having to reevaluate everything just sound bad for Boston

[Ilikesports17]

Sounds to me like he was preparing to take the Celtics offer but the Jazz reached out and said something to change his mind at the last second - in other words, journalists had the right scoop but Hayward reneged right as they were announcing it, precipitating this whole mess.

I'm trying to be optimistic, but unfortunately I think he's staying in Utah. Jazz got him to change his mind, and now he's just trying to figure out how not to be the bad guy who publicly back out on the Celts.

If you've talked yourself into that fairy tale I can't help you.

[green_bballers13]

The only thing disappointing is humans in general.

Assuming, predicting, and now bashing.

I really have come to terms with being a misanthropist.

99% of the things said in here and other forums like Realgm would never be said to ones face or he would either look at you like you are an idiot or deck you in the face.

Instead of leaving this alone, people want to speculate, some are worse than the scum reporters that initially broke this news.

Strange post. Harsh use of the word scum. Nice use of an SAT word. Not sure why a misanthropist posts on blogs to other..... humans.

Who are you disappointed in? Why so upset?

[mctyson]

The term "re-evaluate" really bothers me. Why use that word? If he hadn't made up his mind as the agent claims, it should be "evaluate," not "re-evaluate." That makes it sound like he is upset the Celtics leaked something prematurely.

Problem is, it wasnt the Celtics who leaked this, it had to come from his camp. Celtics deny any conversation with him. He simply made a decision infront of his own people and someone shot a bullet.

Just start the new guys n get them going already. Im done with talking about a man who goes back on his word. Gordon, just stay with Utah. We will own the NBA in 3-4 years dont worry

Yeah, I have been following this through twitter.  Totally sounds to me like Hayward told someone his decision, this is not some fictitious rumor.

If it is that ESPN dude is a goner.

[mctyson]

Respected reporters like Lowe Haynes and Amick all being wrong would be unprecedented wouldn't it?

Yes. We're talking about some of the most reliable names in the business in Lowe, Mannix, and Amick.

Haynes was the 1st to post it on twitter.... so these guys prob all followed him

Haynes (his fault or not) has messed up espns credibility right now

These guys verify by their own independent sources, they don't just "retweet."

[JHTruth]

The term "re-evaluate" really bothers me. Why use that word? If he hadn't made up his mind as the agent claims, it should be "evaluate," not "re-evaluate." That makes it sound like he is upset the Celtics leaked something prematurely.

Problem is, it wasnt the Celtics who leaked this, it had to come from his camp. Celtics deny any conversation with him. He simply made a decision infront of his own people and someone shot a bullet.

Just start the new guys n get them going already. Im done with talking about a man who goes back on his word. Gordon, just stay with Utah. We will own the NBA in 3-4 years dont worry

Yeah unless something changes, Gordon Hayward is leaving a very bad taste in my mouth. All these bigtime reporters were wrong and Gordon really hadn't made up his mind?? Really? I simply can't believe that sorry. He clearly just doesnt want to own up to his changing his mind..

[CelticsElite]

To add fuel to the drama, Heat just waived bosh. Lol

[cltc5]

Some of you are acting like self entitled babies.  Go get a hobby.

[Jack_Frost]

So... 5 estimated reporters give us the news that GH choose Boston over Utah WITHOUT any confirmation from his agent?
Looks impossibile to me

[celticinorlando]

Some of you are acting like self entitled babies.  Go get a hobby.

Troll.