Gordon Hayward's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Gordon Hayward.

Gordon Hayward is a former 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. His career involved notable performances and contributions to these teams.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: State Championship and All-Star Selection

In 2008, Gordon Hayward and teammate Julian Mavunga led Brownsburg to the Indiana Class 4A state championship, with Hayward making the game-winning basket. He was also selected for the Indiana – Kentucky Boys All-Star Game.

2009: Horizon League Honors and NCAA Tournament

In 2009, Gordon Hayward was named Horizon League Newcomer of the Year and selected to the All-Horizon League First Team. The Bulldogs received an at-large bid to the 2009 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament but lost in the First Round against the LSU Tigers.

2009: All-America Nomination

In 2009, Gordon Hayward was nominated for various preseason All-America teams and Player of the Year awards.

2010: NCAA Championship Loss

In 2010, Butler lost to Duke in the championship game of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Gordon Hayward attempted a game-winning, buzzer-beating, half-court shot, which missed. Hayward was selected 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 as a sophomore. 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.

2015: Career High Averages

In 2015, Gordon Hayward averaged a career high in points per game.

January 26, 2017: NBA All-Star Selection

On January 26, 2017, Gordon Hayward was selected to the 2017 NBA All-Star Game by the vote of Western Conference coaches.

2017: All-Star Selection and Celtics Signing

In 2017, Gordon Hayward was selected to the NBA All-Star Game during his tenure with the Utah Jazz. Later in the 2017 offseason, he signed as a free agent with the Boston Celtics.

October 16, 2018: Return to Regular Season Play

On October 16, 2018, Gordon Hayward played in his first regular season game since the ankle injury. He recorded 10 points and five rebounds in 25 minutes in a 105–87 season-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers.