One year after he left for Boston, Jazz fans made it clear Gordon Hayward was not welcome to Utah anymore. In Friday’s 125-115 win over the Celtics, Jazz fans booed the 28-year-old every time he touched the ball and didn’t stop until the last whistle.
Hayward knew what to expect from his former fans on Friday, which is why he ensured to paid homage to all those who supported him while he was in Utah.
“I fully expect Jazz fans to bring their A-game tonight but before we play, thank you to everyone in Utah who supported me, especially during my recovery. I can’t tell you how much I meant. And now: Game on,” Hayward tweeted.
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— Gordon Hayward (@gordonhayward) November 9, 2018
When the game finally began, boos started raining from the crowd of over 10,000 fans at the Vivint Smart Home Arena. The jeers continued ever time Gordon touched the ball and he would laugh them off as he battles Utah for maximum points.
One fan, obviously disgruntled by Gordon, came wearing a custom jersey with the name ‘Coward’ at the back in place for Hayward’s number 20 jersey. Fortunately for the Jazz fans, they got the closure the needed: showing their frustration at Hayward and the team winning against Hayward’s current team.
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— Andy Larsen (@andyblarsen) November 10, 2018
