Charlotte Hornets: 3 reasons Gordon Hayward deserves to be an All-Star

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 11: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts following a three point basket during the fourth quarter of their game against the New York Knicks at Spectrum Center on January 11, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 24: Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets shoots a free throw during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on January 24, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /

Reason #2: Free-throw Percentage

Gordon Hayward has always been notorious for his shooting abilities, but it is his ability to be clutch on the free-throw line that earns him a lot of praise. This year Hayward is averaging 86.2 percent from the charity stripe, which is his highest percentage of his career.

Hayward ranks 28th overall in free-throw percentage; some big-name players are ranked lower than him such as Jimmy Butler, Zach LaVine, Buddy Hield, and LeBron James, who doesn’t even rank in the top 50 in free-throw percentage.

While Hayward is pretty far from the top ten in that category, his numbers are still very competitive with the rest of the league, even shooting better from the charity stripe than LeBron James.

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