Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA, calling his 14 seasons an 'incredible ride' and adding he 'can't wait for what's next!'
"Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball," Hayward wrote."It's been an incredible ride and I'm so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined."as a free agent that summer. Hayward suffered a gruesome leg injury in his first game for Boston, an injury that cost him that season and saw him need another one to round back into form..
The 34-year-old Hayward finishes his NBA career averaging 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.Saying"there are too many people" to thank, Hayward thanked his parents and family, his agent Mark Bartelstein, coaches, teammates, trainers, doctors and friends for supporting him"through countless years and cities, helping me exceed my own expectations."
"To all my fans: thank you for supporting me through the ups and dawns," he 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 everyday -- and for the young players up next, I challenge you to do the same!
"As I move to spend more time with my family as a father and husband, I look forward to new adventures and challenges, taking with me the lessons I've learned on the court that will guide me across my next chapters, both in business and in life."
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