Reflecting on Gordon Hayward’s season with the Charlotte Hornets is challenging. It produces the same feeling as waiting in line for ice cream, getting to the front, and finding out they only have pistachio left. It’s not awful, you’ll still take it, but it’s also not what you signed up for. And in all honesty, that analogy can be used to describe Hayward’s entire time in Charlotte.
Hayward only appeared in 49 games this season. He averaged 15.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while shooting 45.9% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range. His 31.