Just now, 34-year-old All-Star forward Gordon · Hayward, who is currently a free agent, announced his retirement.
The 2010 No. 9 pick and 2017 All-Star officially ended his 14-year basketball career.
He wrote on his personal social media:
God has blessed me with an amazing journey that a child born in Brownsburg, Indiana never expected and dreamed of.
Today, I officially retire from basketball.
It's been an incredible journey and I'm so grateful to all the people who have helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.
From a very young age, my favorite scripture has been:
"I can do all things through Christ, who empowers me"
I want to thank God for giving me the grace to play basketball and bring out the best in me every day.
To all my coaches, teammates, trainers, doctors, friends and family
There are too many people who have supported me in this short article to list them all. Countless years and cities have helped me exceed my expectations.
Special thanks to my mom and dad - my biggest fans , always for my unwavering support; My agent, Mark Bartelstein, you are the best. Countless phone calls before and after the game gave me a pillar of sanity.
My kids Bernie, Charlie, Nora and GT – you've always been an inspiration to me and encouraged me to keep going. Even though I could have been at home with you.
Biggest thank you to my wife Robin-. I don't know where I would be without you, you play so many roles.
To all my fans: Thank you for supporting me through the ups and downs. I will always cherish those letters of encouragement and the moments we share around the world. You inspire me to always dream big and improve every day.
For the young players, I challenge you to do the same!
Next I will be spending more time with my family as a father and husband, and I look forward to taking on new adventures and challenges with me with everything I have learned on the court
This will guide me to the next chapter, both in business and in life. I can't wait for the next challenge.
Fourteen-year career, 871 games, 12,687 points, an All-Star, career averages of 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, and a total salary of $270 million. Butler's career wasn't perfect, but it was rare enough.
When he was in college, he led the little-known Butler University to the NCAA Finals for the second year in a row, and was the favorite favorite of young coach Stevens.
In 2010, he was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 10th pick in the first round. He quickly became the backbone of the "post-Delon era" team, supporting the team to the playoffs again with · Jefferson and Millsap.
During his seven years in Salt Lake City from 2010-2017, he developed into one of the most versatile forwards in the West that year, before joining the Celtics in the summer of 2017 to join Stevens.
However, the bad thing is that in the opening game of the 2017-18 season, because of a reckless contact by Crowder, the left foot fracture was 90 degrees and the season was reimbursed, and in the minds of many people, this became the most malicious foul of LeBron's · James career.
Since then, injuries have found him, and he has never found his former form in the next two years at Celtic.
He was traded to the Hornets before the 20-21 season, where there is no pressure to compete for a championship, but there is not much attention anymore.
Until the trade deadline last season, the Thunder traded him to strengthen the forward line, and then the 34-year-old was no longer capable of contributing in the high-end of the playoffs, and he only played 46 minutes in the entire playoffs without scoring a point.
It's time to say goodbye, although he hasn't been on the top stage, he hasn't won the championship, but his life is complete.
He and his wife, Robyn, have four lovely children, and the 14-year career has earned a salary that can keep his family fed and clothed for generations.
He is also a top fan of League of Legends games, and has been referred to as the top "LOL player" in the NBA, where he is an ADC (shooter) and has many similarities to his position in real-world basketball.