Gordon Hayward

Professional basketball player with All-Star status

Gordon Hayward - Athletes & Sports Figures born March 23rd, 1990
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Played college basketball for Butler University, leading the team to the NCAA Championship game in 2010. Selected 9th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz. Played for the Jazz until 2017, earning an NBA All-Star selection in 2017. Signed with the Boston Celtics in 2017, where he contributed to playoff runs, including the Eastern Conference Finals. In 2020, signed with the Charlotte Hornets.

Led Butler to the NCAA Finals in 2010

Selected for the NBA All-Star Game in 2017

Played for the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics

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