Alec Burks grins and tilts his head back as he starts reminiscing about Gordon Hayward’s time in Utah.
Burks and Hayward spent six years together with the Jazz, and their paths crossed again Friday night when the Celtics hosted the Cavaliers at TD Garden. Hayward scored 14 points on 6-of-9-shooting, two days after teammate Kyrie Irving encouraged him to seek out his shot more, and Burks certainly took notice.
Burks has seen Hayward consistently play like an All-Star, and he believes those days are quickly approaching with the Celtics.
“That’s my guy,” Burks said after Boston’s 128-95 win.