Gordon Hayward Sees Bright Future Ahead For This Rookie Teammate

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Celtics’ Gordon Hayward Sees Bright Future Ahead For This Rookie Teammate



by Sean T. McGuire

on Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 8:19PM



Boston Celtics rookie Romeo Langford continues to establish himself at the NBA level. As a result, Boston teammates are not phased when they see the shooting guard sporadically provide the offense with a lift. On the other hand, Celtics coach Brad Stevens has said it’s Langford’s defense that has earned him playing time.

Well, the combine praise manufactured into more recently, this time from a fellow Indiana native Gordon Hayward.

While talking with reporters following the Celtics 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, Hayward, who recorded a double-double himself, depicted the admiration he had for Langford during a trying rookie campaign.

“I think he’s done a great job, honestly, over the course of the season,” Hayward said, as seen on NBC Sports Boston’s postgame coverage. “It’s hard to be in the position he’s in when you’re not playing very many minutes, you go down to the G League, you come back up. You’re kind of just waiting around. And then, when he’s gotten his opportunities, I think he’s done a good job.”

Hayward added that he can see Langford’s mental and physical attributes — 6-foot-4, 216 pounds — being in line with what it takes to create a career in the NBA, despite the 2019 first-round pick being just 20-years-old.

“I think he’s going to be a great player in this league, I really do,” Hayward said. “He’s got great size, feel for the game, which is something you can’t teach. He just has to continue to work, continue get better. I think he’s done that over the course of the year, and I think that’s why you’ve seen some of that paying off.”


bob
MY NOTE: Indiana boys sticking together. Romeo needs to work on his offense but his defense is credible already.

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I honestly think if this kid works on his offensive game he will be a keeper.  He is not afraid of anything or anyone. It is funny that is what I thought his reputation was, a shooter???  I knew he had to be decent on defense, Danny would not have drafted him.
I hope the kid works hard this summer, stays healthy, and proves he is good enough to be in the NBA

Talented kid no question, if he further develops which I’m sure he will, will be another 2 way multi position wing, nice to have even more in your backpocket.