Should Hayward be benched?

[Gameface]

Why should the guy be benched?
Hell, he brings the same intangibles to the game that Kirilenko brought at this point.
I think he'll be better than AK offensively, and he might even match AK's (in his prime of course) defensive prowess.

Is it too early to retire Hayward's jersey?

 

[Jazz Spazz]

Is it too early to retire Hayward's jersey?

Yes, duh.
We need to give him at least another year.
Who do you think he is, DWill on that Turkish team?

 

[MVP]

Why should the guy be benched?
Hell, he brings the same intangibles to the game that Kirilenko brought at this point.
I think he'll be better than AK offensively, and he might even match AK's (in his prime of course) defensive prowess.

lol, never in wildest dreams.

 

[JazzGenius]

I don't believe Gordon Hayward should be benched. I think it would be okay if they sent him and Kanter to the Developmental League, but benching them outright would not be a good move.

 

[TheSilencer1313]

I don't believe Gordon Hayward should be benched. I think it would be okay if they sent him and Kanter to the Developmental League, but benching them outright would not be a good move.

If it was a regular season maybe. But the Jazz need all the help they can get with this shortened, condensed season.

 

[TheSilencer1313]

Is it too early to retire Hayward's jersey?

If he decides to hit a few 3's then maybe.

 

[jope]

Why should the guy be benched?
Hell, he brings the same intangibles to the game that Kirilenko brought at this point.
I think he'll be better than AK offensively, and he might even match AK's (in his prime of course) defensive prowess.

I'm as big of a Hayward supporter as anyone on this forum, but it is clear that hardly anyone in the league will ever be able to match prime ak defensively.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I have confidence in Hay .. he needs to take the opportunity.

 

[franklin]

Hayward will be fine. He's had great assist numbers in some games.