Swarm and Sting
Fansided

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

By Josh Anderson

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)
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) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 4
Next
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 24: LaMelo Ball #2 and Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets react after defeating 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)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 24: LaMelo Ball #2 and Gordon Hayward #20 of the Charlotte Hornets react after defeating 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 #3: Team Improvement

If you have watched any of the Charlotte Hornets’ games this year, you have seen a lot of highs and lows, but mostly highs. That is because of Gordon Hayward and what he brings to the team.

Of course, this is also because of the addition of LaMelo Ball, but there is no doubt that Hayward is contributing to the Hornets’ success as well. With nearly half of the season already played, the Charlotte Hornets are sitting at 12-13 and as of right now; if the season ended today, they would have a playoff spot.

Hayward has proven that he can still help lead a team to the playoffs, and he proves it night in and night out. So far this season, Hayward has three 30-point games and one 40-point game. Whatever the team needs for them to win, Hayward does that.

Hayward has the ability to take a game over and shoot lights out, or he can dish the ball to his teammates and have them take over the game. While this aspect doesn’t mean anything when it comes to the All-Star voting, it’s worth noting.

It’s also worth noting that while Hayward may not be the best player in the league, he is at least for the foreseeable future, the best player on the Charlotte Hornets, and that should count for something.

Next. Charlotte Hornets: Comparing LaMelo Ball’s rookie campaign to Ja Morant’s through 20 games. dark

Home/Hornets News