<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-drops-trade-admission-in-wake-of-boston-signing-gordon-hayward');   ga('set', 'title', 'Jayson Tatum drops eye-opening trade admission in wake of Celtics signing Gordon Hayward');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Jayson-Tatum-drops-eye-opening-trade-admission-in-wake-of-Boston-signing-Gordon-Hayward.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Jayson Tatum drops eye-opening trade admission in wake of Celtics signing Gordon Hayward</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-04T14:08:12-08:00">November 4th, 2:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-04T14:08:12-08:00">November 4th, 2:08pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Boston Celtics</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum recently revealed a surprising reaction to the Celtics’ 2017 signing of All-Star forward Gordon Hayward, sparking new conversations about his early career with the team. Speaking on the “Club520podcast,” hosted by former NBA player Jeff Teague, Brandon Hendricks, and SBWells, Tatum shared that he initially questioned his future in Boston following the team’s acquisition of Hayward, even considering the possibility of a trade before playing his first NBA game.</p><p>Reflecting on the moment, Tatum disclosed that Hayward’s arrival had left him <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1853512044143837483" rel="noopener">feeling uncertain about his role</a> with the team.</p><p>“I get drafted, Gordon Hayward signed with the Celtics. I called my agent like, ‘yo I got to get traded,’” Tatum said. The young forward explained that his competitive mindset had him eager to secure a starting position, especially given the expectations surrounding his talent after being drafted third overall in 2017.</p><h2><b>Jayson Tatum’s agent urged patience amid Celtics’ blockbuster moves landing Gordon Hayward</b></h2><p>Tatum’s agent, however, encouraged patience, reassuring the rookie that the Boston Celtics organization was committed to his development. “I’m in Summer League before I ever play a game… he’s like, ‘you gotta chill. I’m like, yo I’m trying to play. I didn’t get drafted to come off the bench and not start. He was like, ‘you’re in a great organization, they’re gonna teach you how to play the right way,’” Tatum recalled.</p><p>The context of Tatum’s concerns becomes clearer when considering the Celtics’ offseason moves in 2017. Boston had recently orchestrated a major trade, sending Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Žižić, and a 2018 first-round draft pick — which Cleveland used to select Collin Sexton — to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/a-detailed-look-at-what-cleveland-cavaliers-ultimately-got-for-trading-kyrie-irving">Cavaliers in exchange for Kyrie Irving</a>. Shortly afterward, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-nba-contracts">Celtics signed Hayward to a four-year, $128 million contract</a>, cementing their aspirations for immediate contention.</p><p>Unfortunately for the Celtics, Hayward sustained a severe ankle injury in the season opener against Cleveland, sidelining him for the remainder of the 2017-18 season. This unexpected setback created opportunities for Tatum and teammate Jaylen Brown to step into prominent roles. The young duo flourished, ultimately leading Boston to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they faced LeBron James and the Cavaliers.</p><h2><b>Tatum and Brown’s journey to champions highlights Celtics’ growth</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Jayson-Tatum-0-and-guard-Jaylen-Brown-7-celebrates-with-the-Larry-OBrian-Trophy.jpg"><figcaption>© Peter Casey-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Since that pivotal rookie season, Tatum and Brown have continued to elevate the Celtics, making multiple appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals and securing two trips to the NBA Finals. In 2024, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-news-jayson-tatum-reveals-moment-boston-win-nba-title">Tatum and Brown finally brought a championship to Boston</a>, defeating the Dallas Mavericks and establishing themselves among the league’s elite duos.</p><p>Teague, who played with the Celtics for a short stint in the 2020-21 season, empathized with Tatum’s initial anxiety over playing time. “I’m not gonna lie, I would’ve been worried too. I mean, JB [Jaylen Brown],” Teague commented, acknowledging the competitive pressure on young players vying for minutes on a team loaded with talent.</p><p>Overall, the podcast discussion offers a glimpse into the internal dynamics and aspirations that have shaped Tatum’s journey from a hopeful rookie to a seasoned star and NBA champion. As Boston’s core continues to mature, Tatum’s revelations underscore the team’s growth and the critical role of patience and development in his career trajectory.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jayson Tatum drops eye-opening trade admission in wake of Celtics signing Gordon Hayward

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/timberwolves-news-gordon-hayward-truth-bomb-ex-teammate-rudy-goberts-defensive-weakness');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward drops truth bomb on Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s defensive weakness');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gordon-Hayward-drops-truth-bomb-on-ex-teammate-Rudy-Goberts-defensive-weakness.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward drops truth bomb on Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s defensive weakness</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-30T14:50:13-07:00">October 30th, 2:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-30T14:50:13-07:00">October 30th, 2:50pm</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Timberwolves</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped to 2-2 on the young season on Tuesday night with a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/timberwolves-news-chris-finch-calls-out-culprit-behind-loss-to-mavericks">loss to the Dallas Mavericks</a> despite a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/minnesota-timberwolves">red hot start for star shooting guard Anthony Edwards</a>, who cooled off considerably down the stretch. The Timberwolves obviously have plenty of time to figure things out but haven’t been able to integrate newly acquired pieces Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo very seamlessly thus far.</p><p>The Timberwolves’ defense is anchored by reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. Recently, retired NBA guard Gordon Hayward, who played alongside Gobert for several seasons with the Utah Jazz, broke down the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=4068&amp;v=L7VimUK6GHY&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener">one key weakness</a> that Gobert has on that side of the floor during a visit to the Pat Bev Podcast with Rone.</p><p>“He always had problems guarding around the perimeter and that was something anytime we played like a quick guard that can also shoot it was going to be tough for us,” said Hayward. “We had really tough times against Boston when they had IT (Isiah Thomas). We had really tough times against Kemba, we had really tough times against Dame. Guards that if he came out too far they go right around him, and if he’s back at all they’re just shooting.”</p><p>Hayward made sure to reiterate that Gobert was still excellent overall on that end of the floor.</p><p>“So I think that would probably be his only critique as a defensive player is being able to guard the perimeter,” said Hayward. “Now I don’t think he’s bad at it, I think its just those are world class elite level players, that’s just what they did was coming off pick and rolls, shooting.”</p><p>Timberwolves fans saw firsthand Gobert’s apparent inability to keep up with quicker players on the perimeter during the team’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks in last year’s Western Conference Finals, as Luka Doncic hit a game winning three over Gobert during Game 2 of that sereis.</p><p>Perimeter defense has been one area where fans of Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo believe that those players have Gobert beat on that end of the floor. However, Gobert’s generationally great rim protection and ability to play help defense may still make him the game’s best defender, even if he isn’t the quickest out on the perimeter.</p><p>In any case, the Timberwolves will look to get back in the win column on Friday evening at home against the Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last year’s semifinals series.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward drops truth bomb on Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert’s defensive weakness

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/thunder-news-gordon-hayward-calls-out-trading-for-him');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward calls out Thunder for trading for him');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Thunder-news-Gordon-Hayward-calls-out-OKC-for-trading-for-him.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward calls out Thunder for trading for him</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-10-02T07:26:23-07:00">October 2nd, 7:26am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-10-02T07:26:23-07:00">October 2nd, 7:26am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oklahoma City Thunder made a big splash with the Charlotte Hornets during the 2023-24 NBA season, as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-okc-trade-hornets-gordon-hayward">Thunder traded for Gordon Hayward</a>. However, the move didn’t pan out the way that Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti or fans envisioned it. Following Hayward’s retirement, he told Jared Weiss of The Athletic about <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5800432/2024/09/30/gordon-hayward-retirement-celtics-championship/" rel="noopener">his opinion of Oklahoma City trading for him</a>, all for them not to utilize him.</p><p>“Now, on their end, (I) totally get it,” Hayward said. “They’re the top team in the West; they’re rolling. You don’t want to jeopardize that chemistry and teamwork that they have, and you’re adding a guy who would potentially change that. I’m a guy that doesn’t necessarily need to have the ball, but I would be a bigger piece. You’re not just adding somebody who’s a spot shooter.”</p><p>Hayward had a solid career, making the all-star team once and <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/haywago01.html" rel="noopener">averaging 15.2 points over his 14-year career</a>. The NBA journeyman made his impact on a below-average Hornets team for four seasons. After being traded to the Thunder, they already had their young core intact. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren made up their Big 3, in addition to head coach Mark Daigneault.</p><h2><b>Why was Gordon Hayward unhappy with the Thunder?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gordon-Hayward-calls-out-Thunder-for-trading-him.jpg"><figcaption>© Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Although the Thunder had the No. 1 seed, they stuck with the same rotations before Hayward arrived. The former all-star only averaged 17.2 minutes per game, his lowest since his rookie season. Also, Hayward is someone who can truly be a playmaker at that guard/forward position. </p><p>His ability to attack the basket, shoot off the dribble, and run an offense is something that could’ve taken pressure off of the young guys. Players like Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams wouldn’t have to worry about being facilitators and playmakers all the time. Even though <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-news-gordon-haywards-frustrating-admission-failed-thunder-stint">Hayward was frustrated with his role on the Thunder</a>, he kept things in perspective and showed no hard feelings toward his former team. </p><p>“That’s not what I was told I was going to be either,” Hayward said. “I was never told that I was going to just come in and sit in the corner. So I get it from their end. I could have helped, I truly believed I could have helped, but no ill will toward them at all. I think they’re going to be good. You see a lot of young Boston in them with the talent that they have. I wish them the best.”</p><p>As Hayward heads into retirement, the Thunder are looking to leap from regular season success to playoff success in the 2024-25 NBA season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward calls out Thunder for trading for him

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/gordon-hayward-reveals-movie-production-origins-support-for-charlotte-hornets');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward reveals movie production origins, support for Charlotte Hornets');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Gordon-Hayward-reveals-movie-production-origins-support-for-Charlotte-Hornets.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward reveals movie production origins, support for Charlotte Hornets</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-27T14:14:16-07:00">September 27th, 2:14pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-27T14:14:16-07:00">September 27th, 2:14pm</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Entertainment</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Gordon Hayward, a former NBA All-Star, recently announced his retirement at 34, ending a career marked by his stints with the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, and most recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder. While his journey as a professional athlete has come to a close, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-gordon-hayward-reveals-how-close-he-was-to-signing-with-miami-over-celtics">Hayward</a> is not slowing down. Instead, he’s shifting gears and <a href="https://uproxx.com/dimemag/gordon-hayward-movie-producer-interview-notice-to-quit/" rel="noopener">diving headfirst into new passions</a> — from fatherhood to film production, Uproxx reports. In an interview, Hayward expressed excitement about the next phase of his life, revealing his plans to focus on personal interests that took a back seat during his NBA tenure.</p><p>Having more time for family, Hayward can now be present for milestones he often missed while playing. Although his children initially weren’t thrilled about his retirement, they’ve begun to appreciate their dad’s increased presence in their lives. Aside from family, Hayward is pursuing other hobbies like golf and tennis, sports he has always enjoyed. But perhaps the most surprising venture in his post-playing career is his leap into the world of filmmaking, a move fueled by a deep love for storytelling.</p><h2>From the Hardwood to Hollywood</h2><p>Hayward’s production company, Whiskey Creek Productions, is set to release its first film, Notice to Quit. The story, centered on a struggling New York real estate broker navigating personal and professional turmoil, marks Hayward’s first foray into filmmaking. Partnering with Simon Hacker, a director Hayward first worked with on his documentary The Return, the duo bonded over their mutual passion for movies and decided to start a production company. Hayward didn’t foresee himself entering the film industry, but long plane rides as an NBA player offered him the chance to immerse himself in countless films, sparking his passion for cinematic storytelling.</p><p>The journey into filmmaking was partly inspired by the dramatic turn of events early in his Celtics career. A severe leg injury in his very first game sidelined him for the entire season, and during his recovery, Hayward collaborated with Hacker on a documentary chronicling his rehabilitation. That partnership blossomed into a creative collaboration that eventually gave birth to Whiskey Creek.</p><p>While Hayward’s future in film looks bright, his heart remains tied to basketball and his former teams, particularly the Charlotte Hornets. Gordon Hayward spoke about his fondness for the Hornets and expressed hope that the team can find renewed success. “I loved my time in Charlotte,” he shared in a recent interview, underscoring his continued connection to the city where he and his family have chosen to stay.</p><p>Hayward’s admiration for the Hornets reflects his commitment to the franchise that signed him in 2020, even as he embarks on this exciting new chapter. Although his NBA career is over, the respect between him and the Hornets continues, and fans can expect to see Hayward re-enter The Hive in his retired life — only this time, from a different vantage point.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Gordon Hayward reveals movie production origins, support for Charlotte Hornets

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/heat-news-gordon-hayward-reveals-how-close-he-was-to-signing-with-miami-over-celtics');   ga('set', 'title', 'Gordon Hayward reveals how close he was to signing with Heat over Celtics');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-Hayward-reveals-how-close-he-was-to-signing-with-Miami-over-Celtics.jpg"></figure><h1>Gordon Hayward reveals how close he was to signing with Heat over Celtics</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-08T10:53:10-07:00">August 8th, 10:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-08T11:24:43-07:00">August 8th, 11:24am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It was the summer of 2017 and Miami Heat fans were awaiting the hopeful news of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-interest-joining-heat">Gordon Hayward taking his talents to South Beach</a>. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/celtics-8-best-free-agent-signings-in-franchise-history-ranked">he would join the Boston Celtics</a> and the rest is history, but Hayward would appear on “The Dan LeBatard Show” where he <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOFF_ELjTPA" rel="noopener">spoke about the crucial decision</a> and how close he was to picking the Heat.</p><p>There was a feeling of certainty that Hayward would pick Miami as even the city was trying to sway the player by even putting up <a href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-free-agency-rumors-gordon-hayward-miami-heat-utah-jazz-boston-celtics/v3mjxlqhpucc1cj0xlprtngce" rel="noopener">banners around the arena of himself</a> in a team jersey. Hayward would say to LeBatard that he “was very close” and that originally the Heat was his clear choice.</p><p>“That was a super tough decision,” Hayward said. “I basically visited three teams, I started with Miami, then did Boston, then finished with Utah, meeting with all those teams. I remember vividly telling my agent after each meeting, like I started with Miami, and I’m like, ‘I want to go to Miami. We don’t even need to do the other meetings.’ Miami is the place I want to be, and he kind of was like, ‘Well, we got to hear everyone out.’”</p><p>“The Heat have always been a first-class organization, so I was really, really close to signing there,” Hayward continued. “I feel like Spoelstra is one of the best coaches in the league, and obviously, Pat Riley is legendary in his own right. I was very close. Also, my brother-in-law lives in Miami. My wife would have loved living there and the beach and everything, but ultimately decided to go to Boston.”</p><h2><b>Gordon Hayward on why he didn’t choose the Heat</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-Hayward-in-Miami-on-Dec.-13-2023.jpg"><figcaption>Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>According to LeBatard, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/heat-2024-nba-free-agency-grades-for-every-signing">the Heat were in full throttle</a> as for the interview with Hayward, they had people besides Pat Riley like Udonis Haslem, Juwan Howard, Alonzo Mourning, and others attend. However, the former Jazz, Celtics, and Charlotte Hornets star would say it was “reuniting” with Brad Stevens, whom they both played together at Butler, was the deciding factor.</p><p>“Well, you know, it was reuniting with with Brad [Stevens],” Hayward said. “Brad was one that sold it, you know, it’s hard to compete with, you know, somebody that I played under at Butler and had a huge, huge impact on my life, you know, not just as a player but also a person so, you know, it was that was kind of the key thing was being able to go play for him again.”</p><p>It will be one of those <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/heat-news-devin-booker-reveals-klay-thompson-reason-he-thought-heat-was-going-to-draft-him">“what if” scenarios for Heat fans</a>, especially since Hayward’s stint with the Boston was overshadowed by his first contest of the 2017-18 season against the Cleveland Cavaliers where very early on in the game, he would suffer from a fractured tibia and dislocated ankle in the left leg. Still, it’s not like it wasn’t a valiant effort by Riley as Hayward said he “did all the moves.”</p><p>“Yeah, he did all the moves. It was is nothing the Heat did,” Hayward said. “Like I said I was ready to join after that meeting. It was three [teams]. It would have been three great choices. Honestly, with either of those teams.”</p><p>Fast forward to the present and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/gordon-hayward-makes-emotional-retirement-announcement-after-14-seasons">Hayward has officially announced he would retire</a> from basketball after playing 14 seasons in the NBA.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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