Who is Gordon Hayward? End of career after 14 seasons

Gordon Hayward, Oklahoma City Thunder player and Former NBA All-star declared his retirement from basketball on Thursday.

Gordon Hayward drafted in the ninth overall pick in the NBA draft in 2010. He was 20 years old when he was drafted.

He was first selected by the Utah Jazz team and played under their name for seven years from the beginning of his career in the NBA. After that, he played with many other teams like the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Oklahoma City Thunder. Gordon’s Stats with the Utah Jazz in 2016-17 were great with an average of 21.9 points per game.

He is the only player from Utah jazz who was selected for All-star Team in 2016-17

He had a left leg injury just before the first game of the Boston Celtics. Then he took a lot of time to recover,

Gordon Hayward’s net worth

Gordon, the former NBA All-star – has an estimated net worth of approximately $60 million according to the sources. His career earnings from playing professional basketball amount to at least $272,742,175

His journey through 14 seasons in the NBA has been nothing short of remarkable. He almost secured a national title during the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship.

Gordon Hayward’s earnings source is limited. His earnings were dependent on NBA salary and contract amount. But there is no official source of his other source of earnings on the internet.

His total career earnings, including his most recent contract with the Charlotte Hornets, amount to $270,204,146

Gordon Hayward contract

During the 14 seasons of the NBA, he played with four teams.

  • Utah Jazz (2010-2014):
    • Contract: 4 years, $11,051,183
    • Average Annual Salary: $2,762,796
    • Signed Using: Rookie-scale exception
    • Free Agent: 2014 (RFA)
    • Then extends again till 2017.
  • Boston Celtics (2017-2020):
    • Contract: 4 years, $127,829,970
    • Average Annual Salary: $31,957,493
    • Signed Using: Cap space
    • Free Agent: 2021 (UFA)
  • Charlotte Hornets (2020-2023):
    • Contract: 4 years, $120,000,000
    • Average Annual Salary: $30,000,000
    • Signed Using: Sign-and-trade
    • Free Agent: 2024 (UFA)

Oklahoma City Thunder (briefly in 2024)

Gordon Hayward has played 26 games for the Oklahoma City Thunder in his career. He has averaged 5.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.

  • Points: 5.3 PPG
  • Rebounds: 2.5 RPG
  • Assists: 1.6 APG

Gordan played a total of 835 games during his NBA career. Hayward had an impressive career, averaging 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.

In his post on Twitter, he said he needed to spend more time with his family.

“Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,” Hayward wrote on social media. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.”

Gordon Hayward

He also said:

“To all my fans: thank you for supporting me through the ups and downs,” Hayward wrote. “I’ll always cherish the letters of encouragement and the moments we’ve shared around the world. You inspired me to always dream big and improve every day — and for the young players up next, I challenge you do to the same.”

Gordon Hayward’s Career Detail

Gordon Hayward has a remarkable NBA career you can see in the bullet points below:

  • Early Years and College Success:
    • Born on March 23, 1990, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
    • Played college basketball for the Butler Bulldogs.
    • Led Butler to back-to-back NCAA Championship games in 2010 and 2011.
  • NBA Draft and Utah Jazz (2010-2017):
    • Drafted 9th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2010 NBA Draft.
    • Developed into a versatile forward with scoring ability.
    • Averaged 15.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists during his tenure with the Jazz.
    • Named an NBA All-Star in 2017.
  • Boston Celtics (2017-2020):
    • Signed a max contract with the Boston Celtics in 2017.
    • Suffered a devastating ankle injury in his first game with the team.
    • Showed resilience and contributed to the Celtics’ playoff runs.
    • Averaged 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists during his Celtics stint.
  • Charlotte Hornets (2020-2023):
    • Joined the Charlotte Hornets in 2020.
    • Averaged 19.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.
    • Remained a key player despite injury setbacks.
    • Retired from professional basketball in 2024.

This year since February he played a total of 26 games with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Gordon Hayward’s career stats

During his remarkable 14-year career, Gordon Hayward put some impressions behind the court.

He played with four teams: the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Over the journey of his career, he averaged 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game in 835 regular-season games

Interesting about Gordon

Is Gordon Hayward married?

Yes, Gordon Hayward is married. He tied the knot with his college girlfriend, Robyn Van Vliet, in 2014. The couple has been together for many years and has three daughters: Bernie, Charlie, and Nora.

They also have one sweet son named, Gordon Theodore Hayward.

Gordon Hayward's kids

Gordon Hayward’s kids playing in the house area.

Source: Instagram

Robyn gave birth to Theo while Gordon was in the NBA bubble, unable to leave due to COVID-19 restrictions

What was Gordon Hayward’s age when he retired?

Gordon Hayward retired from professional basketball at the age of 34. His career spanned 14 seasons.

How long has Gordon Hayward been in the NBA?

Gordon Spent a total of 14 years seasons with the NBA. His career began with the 2010 NBA draft where he was drafted by the Utah Jazz and he spent a total of 7 years with the Jazz and later with OKC Thunder, Hornets, and Celtics.

He spent three seasons with the Celtics (2017-20) and the next 3½ seasons with the Hornets (2021-24). Now everyone congratulates him for having a great career.

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