Gordon Hayward's number?

[Jerry Lundegaard]

Did they release his JERSEY number yet?

 

[Beantown]

I think its 12.

 

[honz]

It's gonna be 20.

 

[C l u t c H 385]

I think its 12.

Number, not what age he appears to be.

 

[1-Jazzfan]

I think its 12.

I think they retired that number a few years ago, Like maybe November 22, 2004

 

[Chad Feldheimer]

It's gonna be 20.

Bobbie Hansen is rolling in his grave.

 

[Mambo]

Give him 33 and pray to god he turns out like this man.

 

[richgates]

Maybe we can talk Hayward into growing that 70's pornstache once he reaches puberty.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Give him Hornacek's number (14) and tell him to work on his shot.

 

[Jesus Christ]

219-673-7789

This one's on Jesus.

 

[Darkwing Duck]

He'll likely have 20.

 

[yancey]

Give him 33 and pray to god he turns out like this man.

Not a chance in Hell.

I mean, it would be nice, but Larry was unstoppable. Hayward had a Birdish run this past year, but he ain't Larry. Besides, I think Larry's left leg weighed more than Gordon combined.

 

[bat]

You thought he was serious about the Larry Bird comparison?

 

[beantastic]

According to this article he will wear 20.

https://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/49831467-87/jazzdraft-hayward-jazz-basketball.html.csp?page=2

"Butler coach Brad Stevens offered a strong endorsement of Hayward as a player as well as the Jazz as his NBA home. His son, in fact, will be getting a Jazz jersey for his fifth birthday with Hayward’s No. 20."

 

[YB85]

After reading many of the responses to his darfting, I would have thought his number might be "666".

 

[The Thriller]

3

Because no one of relevance ever has worn that number before.

 

[The Thriller]

Give him 33 and pray to god he turns out like this man.

This dude would never be able to defend or get his shot off in today's modern NBA. Guys like J-smooth and Lebron would send this 3 point attempt into the nosebleed section.

 

[afrojazz]

This dude would never be able to defend or get his shot off in today's modern NBA. Guys like J-smooth and Lebron would send this 3 point attempt into the nosebleed section.

False. Larry was a nasty dude and a legit baller. He was a true 6'9 forward with a high release. He had a nice drop step and was a great passer. Larry in his prime would give Josh Smith and Lebron fits. Those guys make the highlights for their defensive plays from the weakside or in an open-court situation. Larry played the angles, read the defense, etc. He only needed a little space to get his shot off. Bird also played in the NBA where very hard fouls and thrown punches were common. Larry was tough as nails...unfortunately his back didn't hold up (but I imagine he played through a LOT of pain in his late career).

 

[Magic Spray]

And Larry's mustache was made entirely of pubic hair.

Start sprouting, Gaylord.

 

[Ben10]

I'm sure it well be 20. As for Bird not getting shots of against athletic defenders you forget the Battles he had with Domonique Wilkins. One of the most athletic SF of all time in the NBA. Larry would do just fine in todays NBA.