Gordon Hayward

[Saint Cy of JFC]

How'd you end up a Jazz fan?

The first rec league team I played for was called the Utah Jazz. My dad is a fairly casual basketball fan too. It's hilarious because for years he complained about flopping and 3pt shooting in the NBA and he is a fan of a franchise that shoots the most 3's and flops as much as anyone.

 

[VINYLONE]

Hayward had a really good series, and one where once again he shows that he continues to evolve as new pressure is put on him. At one point I would have never imagined him being a first option on a playoff team, but he has put in the work, and gone through the bumps in the road in order to become a really top level NBA player. With how physical this series was to average 25+ (minus the FP game) with good efficiency is really impressive.

Who wants to bet against him getting better next season? Hopefully this run has shown him that that the team can be competitive. He's definitely worth a max contract.

He absolutely shut me the **** up.

 

[Elizah Huge]

He absolutely shut me the **** up.

Respect for being a man and admitting it.


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[VINYLONE]

Respect for being a man and admitting it.


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Duder, I am incredibly happy he did. That means, Hayward turned into the player I wanted him to be.

 

[Stoked]

I just remember my dad trolled me (he is a Houston sports fan) with "Of course Utah took a goofy looking white guy" when the pick happened.

Disown him. No, for real. Save the future of your family!

 

[FalseFlagg K]

can he take this confidence and kick it up another notch into next regular season ?? The most impressive is he's just so in control and making good decisions and playing with the team flow.

 

[RandyForRubio]

The first rec league team I played for was called the Utah Jazz. My dad is a fairly casual basketball fan too. It's hilarious because for years he complained about flopping and 3pt shooting in the NBA and he is a fan of a franchise that shoots the most 3's and flops as much as anyone.

I don't believe this.

You're a Jazz fan bc you had to be the opposite of your dad. Don't lie to me Cy Rex.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I don't believe this.

You're a Jazz fan bc you had to be the opposite of your dad. Don't lie to me Cy Rex.

Well actually, being a Jazz fan perfectly aligned into my contrarian style since everyone like Chicago at the time. But it's a true story. My coach gave me Karl Malone's number.

 

[SCS]

He's been incredible. I've been critical of him disappearing at times in key moments but man this series he showed what he can do when he demands the ball in big spots. Love it!!

 

[elan_prodigy]

So is this the nail in the coffin of the "Hayward isn't clutch", "Hayward isn't a #1 option" crowd??

Dude has been straight up BALLIN' this year and his efforts throughout that series was exceptional, hit some massive shots and played his heart out. Has become of the better 2way players in the league.

 

[MeloTheJazzKiller]

Teams arent game planning for Hayward? Wut?

No. Hayward is a very good player but he is not a killer. Not like a Melo.
You don't game plan against Melo, he takes an NCAA championship away from you.
You don't game plan against Melo, he takes an Olympic gold medal away from you.
You don't game plan against Hayward....uhh, Golden State still wins in four.

 

[addictionary]

I remember when people said Burks was the person we should build around as a #1 option.

Lol I love Burks but come on man.