Early Life and Education of Gordon Hayward: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Gordon Hayward. From birth to education, explore key events.
Gordon Hayward is a retired American professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the NBA. He played for the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Oklahoma City Thunder. He officially retired in 2024, marking the end of a career marked by scoring ability and versatility on the court.
March 23, 1990: Gordon Hayward Born
On March 23, 1990, Gordon Daniel Hayward was born. He is an American former professional basketball player.
2007: Senior Year
In 2007, as a senior, Gordon Hayward averaged 18.0 points per game.
2008: Freshman Year
In 2008, as a freshman, Gordon Hayward averaged 13.1 points per game.
2011: Played StarCraft II during IGN Pro League 3
In 2011, Gordon Hayward played StarCraft II during IGN Pro League 3.
2014: Marriage to Robyn Van Vliet
In 2014, Gordon Hayward married Robyn Van Vliet, marking a significant event in his personal life.
2015: Birth of First Daughter
In 2015, Gordon Hayward and his wife, Robyn Van Vliet, welcomed their first daughter into the world.
2016: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2016, Gordon Hayward and his wife, Robyn Van Vliet, celebrated the birth of their second daughter.
2016: Olympic Team Finalist and Withdrawal
In 2016, Gordon Hayward was named a finalist for the United States Olympic team but withdrew his name from selection due to "family obligations".
October 2018: Riot Games Animated Commercial
In October 2018, League of Legends developer Riot Games released an animated commercial to support Gordon Hayward's recovery from an ankle injury.
August 9, 2019: Honorary Lifetime Contract for Hupu
On August 9, 2019, Gordon Hayward signed an honorary lifetime contract for Hupu, a Chinese League of Legend Teams, as its midlaner.
2019: Birth of Third Daughter
In 2019, Gordon Hayward and his wife, Robyn Van Vliet, welcomed their third daughter.
2020: Birth of Son During NBA Bubble
In 2020, Gordon Hayward and his wife, Robyn Van Vliet, had their first son while Hayward was participating in the NBA Bubble.
July 2022: Joined Chess.com as Streaming Partner
In July 2022, Gordon Hayward became a streaming partner with Chess.com under the username "gdhayward" on Twitch, showcasing his interest in chess.
2023: Release of "Notice to Quit"
In 2023, Gordon Hayward's production company, Whiskey Creek Productions, released its first feature film, "Notice to Quit", a drama starring Michael Zegen, with Hayward as an executive producer.
2024: Conversion to Catholicism
In 2024, Gordon Hayward became Catholic, a conversion he publicly marked in Rome with Archbishop Timothy Broglio.
