Gordon Hayward's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gordon Hayward.
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.
2008: Indiana Class 4A State Championship
In 2008, Gordon Hayward led Brownsburg to the Indiana Class 4A state championship. In the title game, Hayward made the game-winning basket at the buzzer. He was selected Second-team all-state by AP and First-team all-state by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. He was selected Indianapolis Star Player of the Year. and he received the IHSAA Arthur L. Trester Award in Class 4A.
2009: Horizon League Newcomer of the Year
In 2009, Gordon Hayward was named Horizon League Newcomer of the Year, and selected to the Horizon League All-Newcomer Team and the All-Horizon League First Team. Butler lost in the championship game of the 2009 Horizon League men's basketball tournament to Cleveland State.
2009: All-America Team Nomination
In 2009, Gordon Hayward was nominated for various preseason All-America teams and Player of the Year awards.
2009: FIBA Under-19 World Championship
In 2009, Gordon Hayward was selected for the United States team for the FIBA Under-19 World Championship, where he averaged 10 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Team USA won the championship, and Hayward was named to the All-Tournament Team.
2010: Horizon League Player of the Year
In 2010, Gordon Hayward averaged 15.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. He was named the Horizon League Player of the Year and selected to the All-Horizon League First Team. Hayward was also selected AP All-American Honorable Mention and ESPN Third-team Academic All-American.
2010: Earned First Postseason Victory
In 2010, The Jazz earned franchise's first postseason victory since 2010.
January 7, 2014: Career-High 37 Points
On January 7, 2014, Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 37 points in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
November 14, 2014: Season-High 33 Points
On November 14, 2014, Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 33 points in a 102–100 win over the New York Knicks.
January 18, 2016: Season-High 36 Points
On January 18, 2016, Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 36 points in a 124–119 double overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
January 26, 2017: NBA All-Star Selection
On January 26, 2017, Gordon Hayward was selected to the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.
February 9, 2017: Season-High 36 Points
On February 9, 2017, Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 36 points in a 112–105 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
March 2, 2017: Career-High 38 Points
On March 2, 2017, Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 38 points in a 107–100 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
April 7, 2017: New Career High of 39 Points
On April 7, 2017, Gordon Hayward set a new career high, scoring 39 points in a 120–113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
April 21, 2017: Career-High 40 Points in Playoffs
On April 21, 2017, in Game 3 of the Jazz's first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 40 points in a 111–106 loss.
2017: NBA All-Star and Signed with the Celtics
In 2017, Gordon Hayward was selected to the NBA All-Star Game during his seven seasons with the Jazz. In the 2017 offseason, he signed as a free agent with the Boston Celtics.
October 16, 2018: First Game Since Injury
On October 16, 2018, Gordon Hayward played in his first regular season game since the ankle injury, recording 10 points and five rebounds.
December 1, 2018: Season-High 30 Points
On December 1, 2018, Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 30 points in a 118–109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
January 2, 2019: New Season-High 35 Points
On January 2, 2019, Gordon Hayward set a new season-high with 35 points in a 115–102 win over the Timberwolves.
November 5, 2019: Matched Career High of 39 Points
On November 5, 2019, Gordon Hayward matched his regular-season career high with 39 points in a 119–116 win over the Cavaliers.
December 9, 2019: Returned From Injury
On December 9, 2019, Gordon Hayward returned from injury against the Cavaliers.
December 5, 2021: Season-High 41 Points
On December 5, 2021, Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 41 points in a 131–115 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
February 24, 2023: Season-Highs in Points and Rebounds
On February 24, 2023, Gordon Hayward recorded season-highs of 27 points and 13 rebounds in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
