CelticsBlog · Oct 21, 2016
Gordon Hayward: the new John Havlicek?
Utah Jazz standout Gordon Hayward reminds me of John Havlicek in style, intangibles and skills more than any other player in recent years since the Celtic legend retired in 1978.
Shortly after Havlicek burst on the scene to become a star, almost every NBA team was looking to add a versatile 6-foot-5 swingman of its own.
Identical twins Dick and Tom Van Arsdale, Jeff Mullins, Jerry Sloan, Jon McGlocklin, Bill Bradley, Lou Hudson and Don Kojis were all contemporary All-Stars who excelled playing small forward and guard at 6-foot-5 or so during Hondo's 16-season career from 1962-78.