The bond formed at Butler between Brad Stevens and Gordon Hayward helped the Celtics land the all-star. Photo from Butler Athletics.
Boston fans have been waiting for a player like Gordon Hayward for a long time. Ever since the core of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce left the Garden, the team has been searching for an identity. Recently, head coach Brad Stevens helped manufacture a winning culture in Boston, but the team has yet to find its true personality.
With all the trade rumors and uncertainty, how could they?