NBA Boston Celtics Player Gordon Hayward Opens Up About His Devastating Injury | TODAY

[@tjarkschmidt818]

When I saw him cry... I almost cried too. It's just crazy. I really hope that he gets over everything.

[@Pat323232]

Isaiah Thomas's Tooth he's not dying. Shut up

[@Ivcota]

Patrick Stowell Lol calm down. I almost cried cause of the reason he's crying, it's not even selfish and he's relating to his kids and parents. If you don't have good parents then I understand your lack of empathy.

[@Pat323232]

It's not that, I'm fine with all of that. This bum still left us in the off-season. He can get Rekt

[@DR-wy3cu]

And Patrick trying to make it seem like ITT is the sensitive one...you one salty and immature dude Patrick! If he was just a "bum" you wouldn't care that he left...

[@eazythetruth]

Isaiah Thomas's Tooth I almost did too smh

[@SaintsFan98]

Huge fan of him for a long time now returning back to his butler days! Wishing nothing but the best in his recovery!

[@kingemhv1gamer421]

Steve ABOVE AVERAGE Trevor stop lying

[@SaintsFan98]

Really what do i possibly get from lying?

[@kingemhv1gamer421]

Steve ABOVE AVERAGE Trevor same thing y'all always want attention

[@SaintsFan98]

Why would I want attention? tf? I'm just hoping this man can recover fully so he can do what he loves everyday

[@karlcinco7841]

Why is he lying? Lol i can relate with him. Been a Gordon Hayward fan since his mid rookie season. Not during his Butler days tho.

[@jordanwilliams2735]

When he started crying, i did too!😢😭 mad respect for you buddy! Hope rehab goes well!

[@yunan9610]

A man's cry isn't a joke

[@goose6325]

Jordan Williams same

[@A.A_Ghostface]

I’m a lakers fan till I die but I have mad respect for Hayward! Hope you come back stronger than ever!

[@moder2518]

Me too bro...

[@epic9256]

That has nothing to do with liking him...

[@abdulkdr_]

Not only do we all have his back, but when Gordon comes back better than ever, he will have one of the biggest fanbases in the league. Next year is gonna be great for the Celtics

[@jagibbs1847]

_abdidas _ We doing pretty good might even go to the finals this yr... But we winning it all next yr when Hayward comeback

[@eldio2124]

Ja Gibbs you’re delusional, that’s never going to happen. But I respect you for being a loyal fan and not a bandwagon fan like the warriors and cavs fans

[@nuckingfuts11]

Steve Gerrard I wouldn't say he's delusional. Anything could happen

[@killerreborn34]

We don't want badwagoners

[@nuckingfuts11]

KillerReborn34 facts

[@ohhhthatsMari]

After all this his hair is still perfect

[@legeneral3512]

Bad joke

[@bozakgaming2274]

100 likes for an amazing comment

[@YXNIII]

FU

[@4EvurPosters]

_EndlessLakers _ he'll have gray hair soon

[@zoxo2908]

stfu

[@fernandoalarcon8534]

Gordon, you're a real man. Thank you for showing your emotion. I am fan yours, since I saw you play a Butler. After seeing this. I a m even a bigger fan. God bless.

[@valon.pllana]

Gordon Hayward is the man. I can’t wait till he comes back stronger than ever.

[@emjay2911]

And now, here we are!

[@jacobcrafton4788]

👀

[@adamscott7492]

when I saw him cry it almost made me cry too. I hope he comes back stronger.

[@megamar]

🍀 We have your back Gordon! You will be back stronger.

[@adoredizzy5981]

megamar he ended his career omg

[@xiivcruz6468]

He does'nt deserve this kind of injury 😢😢😢😢

[@Will-oc8iy]

Nobody does. Tf

[@supremenate7418]

He doesn’t deserve an injury period

[@BeatItBozo]

lebron deserves an injury like that

[@ericmatterson9905]

Why do you hate LeBron so much?

[@BeatItBozo]

Eric Matterson cuz he crys over ref calls... So i wonder what it would look like if he cryed off an injury

[@jagibbs1847]

Celtics Nation stand up 🍀🍀🍀🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Mark my words Gordon Hayward = future finals MVP

[@mnymxs]

Ja Gibbs Yes!! Hayward will be finals MVP 💪☘

[@BatmanvsJesus]

Don’t get carried away now

[@mnymxs]

Batman Wayne I ain't 💪☘

[@BatmanvsJesus]

CelticsFan you do realize Lebron still exists right

[@mnymxs]

Batman Wayne Yes, but they lost to the Pelicans, Magic, Nets and Pacers. Plus, he got nailed in the balls by Lance Stephenson lol

[@TylerCraftFTW]

He's so humble. That's why one of the best players in the NBA.

[@rsjr9381]

you'll comeback stronger and better than ever! stay positive man. we believe in you

[@lauriemoonstone]

Praying for you, Hayward. Behind you all the way.

[@flowrida1771]

Take PG13 as an example. Same happened to him, look how strong he came back.

[@leneedhelp1736]

he fell off

[@TNMUSlC]

PG Even state that he no longer have the "bounce" in his jump. He has a permanent bump around the injuries

[@ChiRoseOne]

TN MUSlC I think he meant statistically, last season PG averaged practically the same in assists and rebounds and he averaged more points than he did the year he got injured.

[@youtubecommenter5345]

This is worse than PG's injury

[@ethanwitt1889]

Hugh Williams Lebron had nothing to do with it

[@popthetrunkk6500]

Great human being

[@jillasy6762]

future finals mvp

[@jagibbs1847]

Jilla Sy... I'd bet my life on that #CelticGang 🏆🍀🍀🍀

[@jagibbs1847]

NikeBoi35 😂😂 nah it's a figure of speech... And I'm very confident in my Celtics

[@arid1516]

You have to make it to the Finals....

[@osopandamorado374]

Tim Duncan not gonna be hard if lebron is already 33 and almost out of Cleveland lmao

[@arid1516]

Oso Pandamorado 33 but just scored 57

[@j.r.w7636]

Solid guy man solid guy

[@vangguys1]

get well soon Gordon big fan come back stronger

[@pisikarl1742]

You can do it Gordon..stay strong... you're going to comeback stronger than ever...keep the faith!

[@kenielsoto423]

God bless you Gordon, back soon

[@jeffresthe3rd]

You can do it man! Get well soon Mr.Hayward 🏀💪🏻

[@thapugmasta1759]

I cannot state how much respect I have for this guy. I’ve always liked him but after this, this mans the real MVP man. Prayers go out to u man u will come back stronger than ever, even as a laker fan, u don’t want to see anyone go thru that. #loading

[@nomeemania]

Stay strong and recover brotha! We finna get the ring #18 and you'll be part of it !!

[@gyromaster4174]

I live in Cleveland and I am I Cavs fab and was mad a kyrie for leaving the Celtics and I liked this video how could anyone put a dislike this is a great man

[@henryjayatienza4758]

Can't believe it's been 7 years since this guy from Butler U missed a hail mary halfcourt shot, just a few inches to right for the National Championship. His team was just inches to immortality. I hope he will be like PG after his full recovery. God bless you GH20

[@victorvondoom7155]

Gordon Hayward is a class act may God continue to be with you and your family I know you may not read this however my prayers are with you 😢and your family.

[@ZombieLincoln666]

Well congrats on him getting the bag with Charlotte. Somehow his value *increased* after the injury. He really wears his heart on his sleeves.

[@jaidenrason2629]

Man made me cry sadly but happy to know one of my favorite players is going to come back better and so strong with mentally and physically

[@maxschwartz8041]

He is probably playing alot of league of legends

[@couch1596]

Max Schwartz No Csgo

[@dannyquang7359]

Maybe overwatch with lin

[@xidar0335]

We have your back Hayward. Prayers for you 👊☝💚

[@s.p.e.2696]

Get well Gordon!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@kurobushi7746]

He is literally like the nicest warm heartened guy I've ever seen in the nba God bless him I feel so sad

[@iamlimitless7543]

As a Laker fan I don't wish this on any player. I hope he recovers and comes back a BEAST.

[@ramongotkix2826]

Big fan of this kid, since his college days, and watching this just crushes me. Praying he has a speedy recovery

[@kendalekyle7527]

I just cried when Haywood said That his mom was crying for her son for the worst.Prayers to Haywood & his family for a speedy recovery.

[@austinstrong9376]

Get well soon White Kobe!

[@user-fm5px5hp4y]

Racist

[@taylortek8445]

LA BENJI how?

[@karnliberated8891]

4:08 get a side by side comparison of the two and you'll see what people are seeing

[@garris6n741]

Deon Gordon one random person does it so now all white do????

[@giovannidelarosa6184]

Hayward is his own player, not a white version of another great player.

[@chambersheros7096]

Gordon Haywood is the best NBA player I ever seen in this generation, n nobody can't stop him. This dude came into NBA n change the way the game is been played period. He's gona win a championship, no doubt about that

[@pjrigaud5148]

Chambers Heros the best u ever seen ? Lol 🤔

[@jdawg8375]

Being an Australian NBA fan and supporting Philadelphia since 2012-13 season I always loved watching Gordon play! He will be and always will be my favourite player to watch in today’s game! I was watching this game and I saw it all happen even though I am in a different country I still wish Hayward the best recovery and I can’t wait to see him return next year! I would not wish this injury upon my worst enemy! Seeing him especially go through it and now not playing for his new team is sad! He will be 10x the better player he was previously! From down under I would like to wish you good luck and always remember you’re better then yesterday! Love from Australia!

[@MrLaughs4you]

Ive become a huge hayward fan after the injury

[@eimanflores1437]

Bryan Soe 😂😂 hahahahhahahaha

[@MrEggfish]

Im a Jazz fan and seeing Hayward leave was hard but seeing his horrible injury, I wish nothing but a quick recovery and I hope to see him come back stronger and better.

[@ThePetwiccan]

Does anyone noticed he looked like kobe @4:08. White kobe. Haha. Still get well soon and be back strong Gordon.

[@itsmekoske1]

I thought the same! lol. I think they have similar jaw structure.

[@kuelee9382]

Lol he does..

[@gamestitties7077]

Lmfaooo no way good catch

[@Ccumfort]

😂😂😂😂 bruh

[@graffix21]

Angel Cat yea they have very similar facial features. All he needs is to shave his great hair, and come back a killer on the court. :)

[@michellelynettetrujillo6899]

I missed him so much

[@tavy6168]

So sad:( get well soon Hayward:(

[@Macmike510]

This guy is so genuine. He belongs on the court i can't wait to see him back.

[@jacobang9245]

Jazz fan but I have my thoughts and prayers for u

[@GLMusic12]

what do you mean "but"? the world knows your team once again because of him you should be thanking him

[@rejaulbari4415]

I was crying when I saw that live match & one of my fvrt player broken his leg 😭 All the very best & come back strongly 👆😊

[@Saidy29]

I hate these reporters. Taking him on this emotional roller coaster like he really wants to go down that path again. And he doesn’t even change emotionally stay like a brick wall. Reporters are like hyenas just go were they think there’s a cheap and easy meal.

[@nofreehooks]

THE BIG D that's the point of a interview!

[@Saidy29]

Miidkniight \//\ to make him relive those sorts of emotions he described as something he never wanted to go through. If that’s the case it highlights how big of a scum bag reporter he is (& they are in general). There would have been so many points an interview could have focused on rather then reliving such a horrific experience.

[@coldbluestar]

LOL, pretty sure the whole interview and questions were approved and screened by Hayward's PR team. The interview coincided with a blog post by Hayward and a press conference in Boston, where he pretty much said the same things. He said himself talking about the injury in detail was therapeutic. This was part of the plan.

[@fazefreddy3164]

He agreed to this they didnt like grab him my the neck and forced him to do this

[@antoinewilliams3687]

They can’t interview him without his permission.

[@ReaSoRea]

Wow he’s so good looking

[@mastadafunka]

I paused the video at 1:18....and I don't know why, but I feel like if Hayward shaves his head, he'd look like a white Kobe Bryant, haha. Anyway, I hope he comes back stronger than ever.

[@Jepperd_]

mastadafunka check 4:08

[@mastadafunka]

Jesper Visser They both have similar facial features, especially the eyes. They both also had season ending ankle injuries. Crazy.

[@ZidaneIX]

youre right lol i just realised

[@DragetaLP]

I say sorry in advance. Maybe one day he will be the "White Mamba". Okay, I am out and sorry :P

[@caila8504]

Now that you say it.. they do have similar facial features

[@maryjane7527]

After this video, i am new Hayward fan and fan of Celtics! Gordon, we wish you fast recovering. From Russia with Love!

[@jdwl]

Get well soon Gordon coming from a lakers fan.

[@netzah3488]

We love you bloke. You 'real', we love you. Speedy healing brother. Massive Respect

[@markivantalusig3630]

men you are a truly legend comeback next season strong and better

[@sharifabbasi5949]

Man this video is incredible. I just dislocated and broke my kneecap playing pickup and I really needed this. Prayers up for you Gordon🙏🙏

[@jderrickson4597]

Who's here after Gordon reached his Career-High!

[@paulsecrist9910]

Love you Hayward😭

[@PJClutch]

Why do they have to show the play so many times.. No need to do that

[@dhill6025]

Gregers Jørgensen I look away every time. Live was still the only time I've seen it.

[@PJClutch]

VidWatcher same.. I just really wanted to hear the interview

[@coldbluestar]

Majority of the Today Show's audience likely had never heard of Hayward and his injury prior to showing this. The NBA is only the third most popular professional sports league in the US, at best, and it's not even the most popular basketball league (college basketball).

[@The.Razmuz]

That’s gotta be so tough for everyone involved; parents, players, and of course Hayward himself. What a great guy - hoping for a good, thorough recovery.

[@VisualFeast7557]

"We have to warn people, it's very very hard to watch." Lets show this 3 times in slow mo.

[@DragetaLP]

Don't forget the close up shot where they practically showed his dislocated foot.

[@ratanekkurthi7754]

You’ll come back stronger than ever! You’re an inspiration for so many people

[@haydenkaye4081]

Hayward with the slick hair!!

[@madelineoneil7978]

it’s cute

[@saxpapi2360]

Been a hayward fan since butler almost won the final four, and now hes on my favorite team too, you gon come back better than ever my brother🍀

[@urwrstntmre]

Well his foot is pointing in the right direction now...looks like he's making progress

[@theplaceboeffect5080]

This dude is an amazing player (one of my favorite players) and seems like a very chill dude. It's just so sad that this had to happen to him & on his debute. Hopefully he comes back!

[@tha_oz]

Next season we will see the 95 Ovr Gordon Hayward

[@natep0611]

He is a BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL human being! Want only the best for he and his family, want him so much to comeback! Only blessing’s to this young Man and his family!

[@pnwguy00]

Gordon Hayward will be back, but Matt Lauer will not.

[@caboose3291]

I love you Gordon. We pray for a fast and healthy recovery.

[@ajmartin6758]

when him and morris comeback boston gon be some dogs i stg 💯💯

[@Mr.Turnbull]

He's such a good dude, I hope he recovers alot faster than expected. And at least he has more quality time to spend with his family.

[@Alex-wy2bj]

he has his videogames

[@InFaMOus187NYC]

He’s a solid dude , it was tough to see him all emotional like that. Good luck & get well soon G.H

[@youstupid5205]

Them interviews be like Soo gordon how did u feel when u broke your leg? Is it career ending? Have u watch the video about your leg?

[@mukbangtrane7893]

I hope everyone hopes Gordon Hayward has a speedy recovery from his injury #PrayersforGordonHayward

[@seunglim1841]

Yo I see some people waving outside the building? Lets wave back lol

[@barrackbenababwue344]

5:00 "God doesn't give you a challenge you can't handle." -Gordon Hayward what a great attitude.

[@milkman7381]

How does he drive

[@skogen_takeheimens]

Yoboyking savage lol he’s a celebrity most of them don’t drive lol. They take limos and taxis. And his wife probably drives him around.

[@SaltyD3plorable]

Its his left leg. I have the same break on my left ankle with a boot and i drive just fine.

[@corbenfarr5539]

The love he has for his kids and his parents is amazing.

[@blackmamba4215]

If cant play basketball again.. he can be an actor cuz he's a good looking guy

[@lukewilliams4333]

black mamba25 model

[@zulak5872]

Much respect for Hayward. Very tough dude I would be balling my eyes out if that happened to me . Hope for healthy and speedy recovery.

[@cp3jordan956]

Lol peace out Matt 😂

[@kasenbigler6786]

So hard not to cry through this

[@MrHardkohr]

Matt get in my room and lock the door Lauer

[@rodrigom.alonso2336]

HI IS SUCH A KIND GUY. YOU CAN SEE IN HISPANIDAD EYES THAT HE IS SUCH A GOOD PERSON

[@novz19]

Don't worry Gordon. Kyrie going to give you a ring, just like he did to lebron

[@dayjawebber8132]

Lmao 😅😅 whaaat ? Yeah kyrie can carry a team to the playoffs & a championship by himself 😂 ! Riiggghhhht lol

[@samoandemigod1210]

Dayja Webber their 7-2 without LeBron

[@P4PKing]

they're*

[@LebronJames-df1uk]

novy acero what you said I'm the reason kyrie relavent

[@Moe-pv8dx]

Oh really if kyrie gave lebron and the cavs a ring then how come when lebron wasn’t at Cleveland Kyrie never did that

[@lyndont]

really good player and seems like a really good family man as well... wishing him the best

[@nicksnyder7175]

Matt Lauer... Lol

[@ericolvera8199]

I’m a cavs fan and I️ feel so bad. Hayward’s a good player and he seems like a great guy to his family and to his teammates I️ hope he comes back stronger than ever prayers up and keep grinding!

[@blazekush7]

Is it just me that really thinks he looks like the white version of Kobe??

[@mbaluyot4]

Happy to see him recover! Love this man and still praying for his recovery

[@luckyvalera6398]

Pagaling ka pareng gordon

[@swoldierjan5332]

Lucky Valera tang ina mo

[@jordanmanning7495]

I'm a Celtic fan 😢😢 And I saw this LIVE!!!

[@RandomThingsRandom]

Its Lebrons fault!

[@supremeetnel7707]

RandomThings it’s trumps fault

[@jacobdeever2561]

RandomThings no it’s not, be honest

[@RandomThingsRandom]

Jacob Deever watch the vid

[@RL-cw8wk]

It is Lebrons fault, like the other man said watch the video

[@Will-oc8iy]

If you look at the picture. LeBron touches him after he his already in the air horizontally.

[@AyaanKhan-px6rq]

Respect ✊to Gordan Hayward, This is a good example of “ Family is more important than work”, We all are praying for you and your lovely Family. Get well soon Gordan Hayward.

[@dbodooley]

Much respect for all the love he got from his fellow players and opponents. That was cool that they were praying for him. I guess they feel that could happen to any of them ya know!

[@AK47Gang100]

Gordon is a great man. This injury really sucks but ik he’ll be back and be balling soon enough. Prayers up for him and his family.

[@Dave-zl5ln]

Gordon Hayward, be strong. We with you . You come out stronger n even more better as a player

[@SaltLifeGeo]

Can't lie this made me emotional. Hope you come back stronger and better.