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Hayward Finally doing well with a game winning performance against T-Wolves

I hope the best for Hayward. He seems like a great kid with tons of potential.

I really hope I am incorrect and way off base but what concerns me is DWill. I don't think DWill wants anything to do with Hayward. In a recent game DWill had the ball with a few seconds left on the clock, instead of passing out to a wide open Hayward, he decided to take a turn around, fade away, contested shot that didn't go in. This is one example of many where Hayward is not trusted with the ball and the offense is hindered because DWill refuses to pass the ball to Hayward.

On the other hand, DWill was the first one off the bench when Hayward had his big dunk a couple weeks ago so I may be way wrong on this. I sure hope I'm wrong.
 
BOX said:
Write is wrong. No one here is claiming him to be an all star from his 12 minutes +17 performance. We are fans so of course we are optimistic when our lottery pick has a decent game. Leave is to a sociopath to create a web of nonsense to support whatever agenda he has.
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Did you just refer to write4u as a sociopath?
 
Inn Dawn said:
Nah. Dude needs to do a lot more to be given the "doing well" treatment.
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This.

A few more games of performances with a better contribution than this TWolves (seriously, he didn't do that much), and I might start considering him to be less of a waste of space on our roster.
 
just because said:
I hope the best for Hayward. He seems like a great kid with tons of potential.

I really hope I am incorrect and way off base but what concerns me is DWill. I don't think DWill wants anything to do with Hayward. In a recent game DWill had the ball with a few seconds left on the clock, instead of passing out to a wide open Hayward, he decided to take a turn around, fade away, contested shot that didn't go in. This is one example of many where Hayward is not trusted with the ball and the offense is hindered because DWill refuses to pass the ball to Hayward.

On the other hand, DWill was the first one off the bench when Hayward had his big dunk a couple weeks ago so I may be way wrong on this. I sure hope I'm wrong.
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I think we can all agree that players are reluctant to pass the ball to an open Hayward for a three point shot at the moment, not just DWill but Big Al as well. Hayward will need to sink some 3s to gain back that trust.

However, this game showed that Hayward can be effective not only as a shooter but as a play maker, assisting on 3 key buckets down the stretch. He'll also contribute on the board, play solid defense, make good decisions and finish above the rim if needed.

Also a solid FT shooter down the stretch..
 
write4u said:
Sorry, if I have to bring people down to earth, but Hayward's performance was hardly earth-shattering. Five points and his one FG being a dunk on a breakaway. That isn't exactly a sign of a future All-Star, or even a solid role player. We all know he's a good passer and can play acceptable defense, but he's a 2-guard and he has yet to show that he can be a productive scorer. Yes, we need to give him time and this was a step in the right direction but let's not get too excited about 12 minutes of passable play.
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did you watch the game?

or just the boxscore?
 
It's a good start, but he has a ways to go.
I'm with the others who have already said this.

It's not time to get too high or low on him.
 
For those who are crying for Redick, it's taken him five years to get to this point where he is coveted. Many said he did not have NBA talent. Too small, too slow. It appeared he would be cut a couple times early in his career. His stats looked similar to Hayward in his first season. So it may take a while for Hayward to pay off, but he's a legit 6' 8" player who could add strength and quickness over time. He's only 20. Jazz may have to give up too much to get Redick also.
 
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5 points on 1-1 shooting is doing well?

Jeez, where are your expectations for the #9 draft pick.

Hell, are we going to organize a parade if he ever *gasp* makes 2 shots in game?

Jeez people.... I'm all for giving him more time. But I would refrain from calling his play against a terrible team in 12 minutes as "well."

Maybe better? But far from well. This isn't exactly the #55 draft pick we're talking about, but the #9. Forgive me when I believe that the #9 draft pick should be able to score more than 5 points in a single game.

Sometimes I think Jazz fans are so desperate for things to talk about that they start worthless threads like these.
 
I for one want to see a lot more out of Hayward, against better competition, and for an extended period of time. I would hold off on the championship parade for a little bit longer before I'd delcare Hayward MVP of the league.
 
At least he's getting some PT and hasn't been hurt yet unlike some others taken after him.
 
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