On this day in 2017, the Boston Celtics signed All-Star veteran forward Gordon Hayward away from the Utah Jazz in free agency.
The Butler product’s deal, a four-year, $128 million deal with a player option on its final year, was signed by the Indiana native to start his career with the Celtics, which continues right up to the present.
While a devastating injury to his ankle marred his first season with Boston after a fall just moments into the 2018-18 NBA season, Hayward worked diligently to get back to his old self and abilities over the next two seasons.
This season, he is much fo the way back to where he had been before the injury, though foot soreness continues to bother him from time to time.
Gordon Hayward may be the ultimate competitor – but not at golf https://t.co/prWZE6RA4g
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) July 13, 2020
The former No. 9 overall pick has averaged 13.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and a steal per game while with the Celtics.