Forward Gordon Hayward, who has a history of being selected as an NBA All-Star, announced his retirement from active duty on the 1st (Korea Standard Time).
Hayward was an all-around forward with not only scoring ability, but also ball handling and assistant reading. He spent his prime time with Utah and continued his career with Boston, Charlotte and Oklahoma City.
Forward Hayward, from Butler University, had a career-high in the 2016-2017 season. He averaged 21.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists with a 3-point success rate of 39.8%, which was the brightest season in NBA life.
After gaining momentum, Hayward moved to the Boston Celtics in the summer of 2017. Boston, which possesses Hayward, was considered a favorite due to its strong power.
Hayward’s much-anticipated stint in Boston was dashed by an unexpected injury. He had a lengthy hiatus in his first regular-season game in Boston, where he sustained a major injury while landing in the air.
Since his comeback, Hayward has not shown as much performance as he did before. He made changes by moving to Charlotte in the 2020 transfer market, but there were too many games he missed due to injury.
During the last season, Hayward was expected to play a veteran role by joining the Oklahoma City team, but only averaged 5.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 26 games. After losing ground in the playoffs, Hayward parted ways with the Oklahoma City team after the end of the season.
More than a month after the FA market opened, no news of Hayward’s contract was heard. Born in 1990, he announced his retirement from the sport at a relatively early age.
In a statement released on social media, Hayward said, “Today, I’m officially retiring from active duty. It’s been an amazing experience, and I thank everyone for helping me achieve more than I ever imagined.”
“As a father and husband, I look forward to new adventures and challenges as I spend more time with my family. I look forward to taking the lessons learned on the court to the next level in business, life and all. I look forward to what’s ahead.”토토사이트 순위
Hayward, who was selected as an All-Star, will retire with a record of 12,687 points-3,698 rebounds-2,940 assists in the NBA. Hayward made a name for himself as a versatile forward, but ended his career earlier than expected due to his injury.