Gordon Hayward Got Fractured Ankle In His Debut
Gordon Hayward is New Boston
Celtics player that suffered fractured ankle in the first quarter of his team
debut in the NBA's season. Boston Celtics team against Cleveland Cavaliers on
Tuesday night, October 17th 2017. Less than six minutes into his first game as
a member of the Boston Celtics, the incident happened. Forward Gordon Hayward
went up for layup and landed awkwardly below the rim which fractured his left
ankle. His foot landed at what appeared to be a 90 degree angle to his left.
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| Gordon Hayward Suffered in Match |
Gordon Hayward, 27 year old
signed contract for four year $128m in the summer with the Celtics. When the
Celtics was holding a 10-9 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans
Arena, Hayward was trying to convert a lob pass from his team mate Kyrie Irving
when he and James collided. In result, he was suffering a horrific injury that
made him being carried off the court on a stretcher. Officials immediately
stopped play. TNT announcer Kevin Harlan immediately said “Hayward broke his
leg.”
The immediate reaction varied
from players and audience, they were turning and covering their eyes in horror.
They were shocked as they watched Hayward in pain. The diagnosis is a
dislocated ankle and a fractured tibia according to Boston head coach Brad
Stevens. In that moment members of the Cavaliers showed nothing but sympathy
for a fellow competitor. Hayward left the court on a stretcher with his left
leg immobilized. He was receiving well wishes from his teammates and opponents,
and hearing supportive cheers from the crowd in Cleveland. He was later
prepared for transport back to Boston for further evaluation and treatment of
his injury. Surgery is reportedly scheduled for Wednesday.