Hayward’s Screws removed

[tarheelsxxiii]

Did he have one loose? 

[Pucaccia]

Does anyone know if this is standard procedure or is this a complication of the injury?

[tarheelsxxiii]

Does anyone know if this is standard procedure or is this a complication of the injury?

Standard.  While people can live their lives with a plate and screws, there's a small possibility that it could lead to tendon rupture.  They're more often removed in younger people, usually 6 months to 1 year after insertion.  It's a good sign -- while planned, I doubt they'd rush it unless they were confident that he's healed well thus far.

[Pucaccia]

Does anyone know if this is standard procedure or is this a complication of the injury?

Standard.  While people can live their lives with a plate and screws, there's a small possibility that it could lead to tendon rupture.  They're more often removed in younger people, usually 6 months to 1 year after insertion.  It's a good sign -- while planned, I doubt they'd rush it unless they were confident that he's healed well thus far.

Thanks

[ozgod]

Great news. Some of us may have forgotten how good a player Gordon is since he was injured all year and we did well without him, but having him (and Kyrie) back only makes us stronger.

[ozgod]

What worries me moving fwd is that he won't go to the rim hard/dunk ... unless lane is crystal clear

Hopefully this won't be the case but can't expect this next season

Bring Hayward off the bench. Ease him back slowly

When he returns the building should be rocking

That's his biggest challenge - getting his mind right. He needs to learn to trust his ankle again. When it gives out on you like that you kind of lose trust in it.

[trickybilly]

I think people are forgetting how good Hayward is in all aspects of the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEt8p6a6uXU

Still so weird watching him play in a Celtics jersey.

When does next year start?

[CelticsElite]

I watch those highlights all the time. His passing, court vision, and timing alone  is so underrated

[JSD]

Hayward will be a beast when he returns. No doubt in my mind

[Roy H.]

“Hayward’s ankle and fibula are both structurally sound, and the removal of the plate and screws was necessary as they were causing irritation to his peroneal tendons,” a Celtics statement reads. “He is scheduled to return to basketball activities in six to eight weeks and is expected to be at full strength for training camp.

So, it sounds like this was based upon actual irritation, rather than being purely precautionary.

[Birdman]

I seriously doubt we will see him like he was at Utah..hope im wrong!. But this is one serious injury

[gouki88]

I seriously doubt we will see him like he was at Utah..hope im wrong!. But this is one serious injury

I have no doubt we will see him at full strength

[Donoghus]

Man, the ovation this kid is gonna get at the home opener next fall is gonna be unreal.

[KungPoweChicken]

I think people are forgetting how good Hayward is in all aspects of the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEt8p6a6uXU

I actually think the exact opposite. It seems a lot of fans have expectations that are too high, mostly because of the "max contract" label. Hayward will be the fourth best player on the team, behind Irving, Tatum, and then Brown. I fully expect Hayward to be a team contributor, make the right play, and play within the framework of the schemes. But if fans criticize Al Horford for "not being a max guy" then Hayward is going to get the criticism even worse. I see a lot of fans penciling Hayward in for 20ppg next season. They are going to be in for a big surprise. I'm fully expecting him to average about 13, 3, and 3 while playing about 26 minutes a game.

[Roy H.]

I think people are forgetting how good Hayward is in all aspects of the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEt8p6a6uXU

I actually think the exact opposite. It seems a lot of fans have expectations that are too high, mostly because of the "max contract" label. Hayward will be the fourth best player on the team, behind Irving, Tatum, and then Brown. I fully expect Hayward to be a team contributor, make the right play, and play within the framework of the schemes. But if fans criticize Al Horford for "not being a max guy" then Hayward is going to get the criticism even worse. I see a lot of fans penciling Hayward in for 20ppg next season. They are going to be in for a big surprise. I'm fully expecting him to average about 13, 3, and 3 while playing about 26 minutes a game.

Are those expectations based upon any kind of reality?

Your expected production places Hayward somewhere between Marcus Morris and Marcus Smart.